K/618/4167 ATHE Level 3 Unit 1  Structure and Overview of the Health and Social Assignment Brief

K/618/4167 ATHE Level 3 Unit 1: Task 1

You need to prepare a set of slides for a presentation which explains the structure of the health and social care sector in a country of your choice. Your presentation must:

• Explain the aims of health and social care provision in your country.
• Describe the organisation of health and social care provision within your chosen country.
• Describe the size of the health and social care sector within your chosen country in terms of total spend, employment compared to population size, and percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
• Explain how health and social care provision is funded within your chosen country.

Learning outcomes and assessment criteria: LO1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1M1, 1D1

K/618/4167 ATHE Level 3 Unit 1: Task 2

Prepare a timeline or table, relating to your chosen country which:

• Outlines the points at which health and social care provision may be required during a lifetime.
• Describes the health and social care services required and provided at each point.
• Explains how services are accessed at each point of provision.

You should include a note about longer term provision which:

• Explains the arrangements for long-term care provision.

Learning outcomes and assessment criteria: LO2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2M1, 2D1

K/618/4167 ATHE Level 3 Unit 1: Task 3

Prepare a handout for trainees that will help them in their choice of specialism/job role. The handout should:

• Analyse the different specialist areas within health and social care.
• Describe a range of health and social care professions.