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2. The Three Care Sectors
Have a look at these logos. Which organisations do they represent? What are the key differences between them?
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3. The public (statutory) sector
Public, Private or Voluntary?
Which care sector do these images show? Click on each image for the answer.
The public (statutory) sector
The private sector
The voluntary sector
Click on the images and boxes to reveal the answers.
Not-for-profit services, usually provided by charities and relying on donations, lottery funding, government grants and other payments.
Services provided by the Government and paid mainly from taxes and national insurance contributions.
Services owned by individuals or larger companies, usually run for profit and funded by charges made for services.
Click on the coloured boxes for more information.
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4. The Fourth Care Sector
This image shows one more sector of care. Do you know what it is? Click on the image to find out.
Informal care
Click on the images and boxes to reveal the answers.
Care provided by anyone who is not paid for their services such as a relative, a friend or church and voluntary groups. Services may include washing, dressing, shopping or cooking.
Click on the coloured box for more information.
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5. Different Sectors Working Together
Look at these images. How might different sectors work together in these situations?
Social Services may contract residential care or nursing home care from private organisations.
Informal carers work with the NHS to provide support for individuals in hospital, for example by bringing clean clothes and food.
Click on the images to reveal the answers.
When different sectors work together it is called a mixed economy of care.
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6. Different Sectors in Action
Click on the video icon to see a clip about Tom with down’s syndrome. His mother talks about the various services he has accessed.
While you watch, think about these different services and how they have affected Tom.
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7. The Statutory Sector: Health Care
Health care in this sector is provided in hospitals and the community by the National Health Service (NHS). Most NHS services are free at the point of delivery.
Can you think of some services which you may have to pay for?
Dental services ?
Wigs and fabric supports (surgical bra, abdominal or spinal support)
Eye tests ?
Services to pay for
Click on the images and question mark boxes to reveal the answers.
Some ambulance journeys
People with low incomes, certain health conditions or from some age groups are exempt from these charges. Click here for details.
Link to BMA website
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8. The Statutory Sector: Health Care Structure
Primary Care Services: This is the first stage of treatment when you are ill. It is provided by services in the community e.g. health centres, opticians.
Secretary of State for Health
Department of Health and NHS Executive
Tertiary care: This is the third and highly specialised stage of treatment, usually provided in a specialist hospital centre or hospice.
Secondary care: This is the second stage of treatment when you are ill and is usually provided by a hospital.
Strategic Health Authorities
NHS Trusts (Secondary Care)
Primary Care Trust
Tertiary Care
Click on the screen to reveal the Health Care structure diagram. Click on any underlined text for more information.
Primary Health Care
Secondary Health Care
Tertiary Health Care
Community Health Services
GPs
Dentists
Pharmacists
Opticians
Hospices
Rehabilitation Services
Hospitals
Mental Health Services
Learning Disability Services
Ambulances
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9. The Statutory Sector: Health Care Services
What different services are available for the following user groups? Record your ideas below or click here for a blank table to complete.
Adults and older individuals
Babies and young children
Individuals with mental health problems
Click on the empty boxes to reveal some suggestions.
Click below to reveal some of the services you could include.
Hospital care
GPs, nurses, dentists
Health Promotion
Occupational therapy
Podiatry
Rehabilitation
Family Planning
Maternity services
GPs, nurses, health visitors
Hospital services
Speech therapy
Child psychology
Eye services
Child Protection Service
Therapists
GPs , psychiatric nurses
Day hospital
Group therapy
Drop-in day centre
Counseling
Psychotherapists
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10. The Statutory Sector: Social Services
Social Services are provided by Local Authorities and paid for by central government from income tax. They are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What different Social Services could be provided for the following individuals? Record your ideas below or click here for a blank table to complete.
Older individuals
Individuals with disabilities
Children and families
Click on the empty boxes to reveal some suggestions.
Click below to reveal some of the services you could include.
Domiciliary care
Transport
Day care
Supported/sheltered housing
Domiciliary care
Respite care
Day care
Transport
Support for children with disabilities
Family support
Fostering and adoption services
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11. The Statutory Sector: Children’s Services
Local Authorities provide Children’s Services mainly through their Education Departments (LEAs).
Can you think of some of the services they provide?
Free school places are provided for all children of ‘compulsory school age’ (age 5).
Record your ideas here:
Free early education places are provided for 3 and 4 year olds.
Click to reveal some model answers.
Register and monitor other children’s service providers, such as private nurseries and childminders.
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12. The Independent Sector: Private
Private sector services operate independently from the statutory sector but must still comply with legislation and government guidelines. They are mainly run as businesses and funded by charges made for services.
Can you think of some private sector services available in these three categories? Record your ideas below.
Health Care
Social Care
Children’s Services
Click on the empty boxes to reveal some suggestions.
Click below to reveal some of the services you could include.
Hospitals
Specialist treatment centres e.g. opticians
Residential homes
Nursing homes
Domiciliary care
Day care
Nurseries
Private schools
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13. The Independent Sector: Voluntary
Voluntary Sector organisations are charities funded mainly by donations and grants. They usually focus on particular diseases, disorders and disabilities.
Look at these different care charities. Which service sector do they focus on?
Health
Social Care
Children’s Services
Click to reveal the answers.
Can you think of some other voluntary sector organisations that offer health and social care provision? Click here for a blank table you can complete.
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14. Public, Private and Voluntary
Match the statements below to the correct sectors. Click each one to highlight the colour that matches the sector on the right.
Funded by charges
made for services
Made up of
Registered charities
Often focus on a
particular disease,
disorder or disability
Public sector
(1 click)
Most services are free
Funded by the
Government
through taxes
Waiting lists for services
are usually shorter
Private sector
(2 clicks)
Funded by donations
and grants
Run as businesses
There are some services
you have to pay for
Voluntary sector
(3 clicks)
Provides a free school
Place for children over 5
Facilities may be better
The NHS is the main
service provider
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15. Service provision in your Local Area
You have been thinking about the range of health, social care and children’s services available. Now, carry out your own research to identify and describe the provision in your local area.
Click here to open blank tables you can use to record your research and produce a directory of services.
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