NHS

Question 1

Explain what is meant by a hospital trust, and explain the roles of NHS England, integrated care systems and the CQC in the NHS at a local and national level.

Answer 1

Hospital trust = trusts that are part of and run by the NHS but have more freedom in how they run their hospital and the demands
Roles of NHS England = umbrella body which oversees all healthcare systems in England - independent to the department of health
Integrated care system = partnership which bring together NHS organisations, local authorities etc to take responsibility for services , health and inequalities
CQC = core quality commission - regulator of healthcare - publish findings and ratings to inform choices and set standards - monitor and inspect services to meet standards to take action

Question 2

Briefly define devolution and list THREE other key areas that are devolved in Scotland to the Scottish Government.

Answer 2

where powers are delegated from a higher power to a lower area - ie from central government to local/other countries
education
transport
social care
housing
tourism
social care