Assignment Question

Task 1 – 900 words

Discuss the significant historical and contemporary landmarks in healthcare provision in the UK.

1.1: Summarise the main healthcare policy reforms introduced by the Labour Government (1997- 2010).
1.2: Summarise the Conservative/ Liberal Coalition health agenda(2010-2015).
1.3: Discuss recent proposals in healthcare policy and its potential impact on service users.

Assessment Criteria

1.1: Summarise the main healthcare policy reforms introduced by the Labour Government from 1997.
1.2: Summarise the Conservative/ Liberal Coalition health agenda.
1.3: Discuss recent proposals in healthcare policy and its potential impact on service users.

Task 2 – 600 words

Discuss the theoretical frameworks, concepts and models in developing policy.

2.1: With reference to task 1, discuss the ideological backgrounds that can influence healthcare policy development.
2.2: Discuss how stakeholders can influence policy development.

Assessment Criteria

2.1: Discuss the ideological backgrounds that can influence healthcare policy development.
2.2: Describe how stakeholders can influence policy development.

Task 3 – 500 words

Discuss the impact of previous and current healthcare policy upon service user groups.

3.1: Discuss a policy developed during the coalition government and its impact upon service users.
3.2: Explain the government’s policy on supporting service users with long-term conditions and its implications for service users.

Assessment Criteria

3.1: Discuss a policy developed during the coalition government and its impact upon service users.
3.2: Explain the government’s policy on supporting service users with long-term conditions and its implications for service users