Organisatiosn Roles And Responsibility Flashcards
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Public sector
defined as those organisations that are funded by income raised through taxes. This sector includes organisations such as the NHS, local authorities, education and the police.
Public health Wales role
It’s a part of the NHS and has a specific role to protect and improve people’s health, well-being and resilience and reduce inequalities in Wales.Public Health Wales works with seven health boards and 22 local authorities to promote public health across Wales.
What local health boards do?
deliver services to populations throughout Wales.
Role of health boards?
The role of health boards is to plan, secure and deliver healthcare services in their area. In addition to this, there are three NHS Trusts that deliver services with an all-Wales focus. These are the:Welsh Ambulance Services NHS TrustVelindre NHS Trust Public Health Wales.Local health boards are committed to promoting health, well-being and resilience through prevention, early intervention and responses that meet diverse needs within the population.
What are social prescribing and care navigation an example of?
an example of local health boards and third sectors organisations working together to promote health, well-being and resilience.
How does the third sector support prevention?
through advice, advocacy and empowerment
Examples third sector organisations?
support from volunteers on programmes such as befriending and community support and Age Cymru, Mind Cymru and Alzheimer’s Society. health, well-being and resilience
Independent sector definition
The independent sector is called ‘independent’ because it is not directly funded by the government or charitable donations.Instead, individuals operate services on an independent basis.
Example services of private/ commercial organisations?
care homes, domiciliary care, early years nurseries and residential services for people with mental health conditions.
How are commercial/ private organisations required to work?
required to work to ensure their servicesprevent poor outcomes and promote health, well-being and resilience
Seamless services
Seamless services refer to well-coordinated and continuous care, where individuals move smoothly between different health and social care providers without confusion, repetition, or delays. For example, a patient discharged from hospital might have a care plan shared with community nurses and social workers, so they receive the correct support at home without needing to repeat their information.
