A2

Question 1

What is the public sector? And an example

Answer 1

Controlled, operated and maintained by the government (NHS)

Question 2

What is the private sector? And an example

Answer 2

The part of the economy that is owned by private individuals or organisation, not the government (private hospitals/clinics)

Question 3

What is the voluntary sector? And an example

Answer 3

Organizations that wants to better the public rather than making profit, aka third sector or community sector (Charities like Age UK)

Question 4

Aims of the NHS

Answer 4

• Provide quality care for everyone
• Offer free healthcare at point of use
• Ensure equal access to services
• Promote public health and well-being
• Support continuous improvement in healthcare

Question 5

Examples of voluntary healthcare providers

Answer 5

• Childline
• Diabetes UK
• Macmillan Cancer Support
• British Heart Foundation
• Mind
• Dementia UK
• Age UK

Question 6

Examples of working environments

Answer 6

• Homes
• Community clinics
• Schools
• Hospitals
• GP surgeries
• Nursing homes

Question 7

What is hospice care?

Answer 7

Care that focuses on the quality of life for people who are experiencing an advanced, life-limiting illness

Question 8

Holistic meaning

Answer 8

Providing physical, intellectual, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs

Question 9

What is residential care?

Answer 9

Care of adults and children needing 24 hour care, that cannot be provided in a home setting

Question 10

What are the two types of residential care?

Answer 10

Residential care home- providing personal care e.g. washing, dressing, taking meds
Nursing home- personal care and 24 hour support from a qualified nurse

Question 11

What is domiciliary care?

Answer 11

Care provided in an individuals home rather than a specialist setting