Promoting health and social care
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Task 3 is presentation pls keep it simple with pictures and also add red.
Written assignent. Is task 1,2,4
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Assignment front sheet Qualification Unit number and Title HNC/HND Health and Social Care HNHS 129 Health Promotion Student Name Assessor Internal Verifier M Sehgal / P Bembridge F Khan Date issued Task 1 & Task 2 Task 3 & Task 4 9th Feb 2015 29th March 2015 17th May 2015 / 24th May 2015 Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria In this assignment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able to: Use of own research and case study / scenario Evidence (Page no) LO 1. Understand the socioeconomic influences on health 1.1 Explain the effects of socioeconomic influences on health. Carry out research on the effects of disposable income, unemployment, lifestyle choices, environment, and access to healthcare facilities, access to information, citizenship status, and discrimination on health. Own research 1.2 Assess the relevance of government sources in reporting on inequalities in health. Cover the legislation like Black Report DHSS 1980, Acheson Report ‘Independent Inquiry in ‘Inequalities in Health ’ 1998, Health and Lifestyle Surveys (HALS), Health Survey for England (HSFE), census data 1.3 Discuss reasons for barriers to accessing Healthcare Explore around the barriers like disposable income, unemployment, lifestyle choices, environment, access to healthcare facilities, access to information, citizenship status, discrimination Scenario + Own research LO2 Understand models of health promotion 2.1 Analyse the links between government strategies and models of health promotion During your research, find out about the various methods / ways that how campaigns eg anti-smoking campaigns, Healthy Eating, Dare campaign; vaccination programmes, etc. will help government in achieving health promotion targets Scenario + Own research 2.2 Explain the role of professionals in meeting government targets for health promotion Explore around the roles of multidisciplinary teams like National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE), role of Primary Care Trusts, partners hips between local authorities and strategic health authorities; role of voluntary groups eg Epilepsy Action and Asthma UK
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2.3 Discuss the role of routines in promoting healthy living Research on how personal hygiene; healthy eating; resting; exercise can help the people in promoting healthy living Work base Research LO 3. Understand factors which influence health promotion 3.1 Explain how health beliefs relate to theories of health behaviour. Here you need to cover on any health belief model like Health Belief Model (Becker 1974), Theory of Reasoned Action (Ajzen and Fishbein, 1980), Health Action Model (Tones, 1990), Stages of Change Model (Prochaska and DiClemente, 1984) Class lecture & Own research Use of classroom debates / discussions & own resarch 3.2 Discuss the possible effects of potential conflicts with local industry on health promotion Here you need to cover on the possible conflicts with industry eg tobacco, alcohol; etc. 3.3 Explain the importance of providing relevant health related information to the public Explain the importance of providing relevant health related information to the public which can help the people in promoting healthy living
LO4.Be able to plan a health promotion campaign
4.1 Plan a health promotion campaign to meet specific objectives
Choose any campaign given in task 4 and state how it help to improve the health of children,
increase concentration, encourage healthy living in families, extend life expectancy.
4.2 Explain how the health promotion campaign supports health promotion strategies
Here you need to explain on how the health promotion campaign supports health promotion strategies like assessing health needs, incorporation in to routines, involving parents and carers; cultural eg awareness of religious and cultural practices, festivals and special days; timing, levels of understanding; involvement of other professionals eg community paediatric nurse,
links with national campaigns.
Learner declaration I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged. Student signature: Date:
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In addition to the above Pass Criteria, this assignment gives you opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following MERIT and DISTINCTION grades Grade Descriptor Indicative characteristic/s Contextualisation M1 Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions: – Effective judgment has been made and effective approach to study and research has been applied. – Students correctly referenced and acknowledged sources used in the report M1 can be achieved when a learner has made effective judgment in assessing the relevance of legislative laws and other statistical sources from government, etc in reporting inequalities in Health LO1.2 and has shown an effective approach to study and research. M2 Select/design and apply appropriate methods/techniques: – Students provided evidence of research from various sources (the internet and books) for the written report in a well-organised and neatly presented Appendix – Students supported the report with a range of relevant examples from the context of health and social care You need to demonstrate the links between government strategies and smoking cessation programme (AC 2.1) and You would also take into consideration those in the community Use classroom interaction for your examples. This is about your time management also. M3 Present and communicate appropriate findings: – Students used the language at the correct level; technical language was used accurately, spelling and grammar checked used. – Students presented the report which reads fluently and has correctly structured and M3 can be achieved if you explain roles as a professional in meeting government targets for health promotion in reducing the number of smokers in UK And the Bibliography need to be in Harvard style, please check for any grammatical mistakes.
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professionally presented. – Students provided a bibliography of sources used in Harvard referencing format D1 Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions – Students have provided conclusions derived directly from research findings and analysis of the scenario – Students justified conclusions reached – Students evaluated and justified how the techniques/strategies used in the role plays facilitated communication in different contexts You need to structure your work and end with a good analytical conclusion. Produce a Self-evaluation at the end of your work. D1 can be achieved when the learner has assessed the relevance of legislative laws and other sources from different NHS sector/ health organisation in reporting on inequalities in health and have concluded how these information can be used by the government of UK to develop their future strategies in allocating the facilities as well in managing the funds. (AC 1.2) D2 Take responsibility for managing and organising activities – Students submitted the assignment on time – Students regularly attended class sessions D2 can be achieved when a learner has effectively planned, managed, and organised a health promotion campaign (AC 3.3) in relation to Task 3 & 4 to meet specific objectives. You need to represent new idea for enhancing health promotion campaign (AC 4.1) D3 Demonstrate convergent/lateral/creative thinking – Students presented a self-evaluation which demonstrates self-criticism of approach – Students work contains/proposes original ideas and approaches. D3 can be achieved when learner has applied innovative and creative thought when explaining how health beliefs relate to theories of health behaviour. AC 3.1
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Assignment Brief Guidelines for assignment submission ? The assignment is based on a small case study (scenario) + classroom debates and discussions. ? Please read it carefully. ? The Final submission will cover the scenario and research from you (Learning outcomes 1-4) of the assignment. ? The Merit and Distinction criteria will also apply to the Interim Submission. ? The Interim grade will contribute to the overall grade. ? The attendance percentage and participation in class tutorials will contribute towards the achievement of Distinction grade. ? Both the interim and final assignments must be submitted on time to be considered for a Distinction grade. ? PLAGIARISM is considered a serious offence and will automatically lead to a FAIL grade. In the event of similar/identical submissions, please note that both students will automatically fail the module ? When IPADS/TABLETS/MACS are used please make sure documents are saved as .doc. Otherwise submission will not be valid and considered as a non-submission. Purpose of the assignment is to enable you to develop an understanding of the influences on health in a modern society and also the factors which influence national and regional strategies to promote health.
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Case study/Scenario/own research – for LO 1 In our society, people could suffer from different types of ‘health related problems’ due to different socioeconomic factors like disposable income, unemployment, lifestyle choices, environment, access to healthcare facilities, access to information, citizenship status, discrimination. You need to explain the influences of these stated factors. Task 1 Use the scenario and your own explanation to cover LO1 1.1 Explain the effects of socioeconomic influences on health stated in the above scenario. 1.2 Assess the relevance of government sources in reporting on inequalities in health. (covers M1, D1) 1.3 Discuss reasons for barriers to accessing Healthcare The answers would be around: o The important factors of networking working with others, o Consider the Law/ legislation. (for AC 1.2) o Accountability & Responsibility o The focus must be upon the service users. Task 1 has the opportunity to achieve M1 & D1 with assessment criteria AC 1.2 The essay needs to be based on baseline information that you have gathered about your local community in order to identify needs, socio-economic factors influencing health, inequalities, and barriers to accessing health as discussed above. Task 2 Use the following scenario and your own explanation to cover LO2 Background Information The aim of this task is to investigate a range of influences on health and reasons for the varied success of health promotion campaigns and strategies. Moreover, this assignment also requires you to develop your understanding to the role of national and regional strategies and professionals. As you know that Government is already running smoking cessation programme and you have been employed as an officer for this smoking cessation programme and your task is to reduce the number of patients registered at their General practice (GP) who smoke.
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Using this knowledge on smoking cessation programme, answer the following questions below; 2.1 Analyse the links between government strategies and smoking cessation programme. (covers M2) 2.2 Explain your role as a professional in meeting government targets for health promotion in reducing the number of smokers in UK. (covers M3) 2.3 Discuss the routines need to be carried out by the smokers in order to quit smoking? This covers M2 & M3 Task 3 Use the following scenario and your own explanation to cover LO3/ 4 Background Information You will plan a health promotion campaign that is allocated to your tutorial group (i.e. obesity, smoking cessation, alcohol, air pollution, teenage pregnancy, change4life, diabetes, HPV, cervical cancer etc.) for your local area imagining that you are in charge Choose any health promotion topics on tackling Obesity, stopping drinking, stopping smoking, increasing regular exercise, change4life etc. write an essay covering AC 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1 & 4.2 1 (opportunity to meet D2 & D3). Each group will then research their allocated topic and prepare a guided poster Presentation (health promotion campaign) topic to be presented as PowerPoint presentation on the following dates & should cover the below following questions – (Date: ) ? You must show written notes/minutes of meetings/discussions held with members of your group ? You must show division of labour, that is, each person’s contribution ? All group members must speak at the presentation ? Each group member must contribute to the preparation of the presentation ? Each member of the group must contribute to the presentation ? Each group member must be available to answer questions from the class. ? Non-participation in any of the above will result in a referral 3.1 Explain how health beliefs relate to theories of health behaviour. (covers D3) 3.2 Discuss the possible effects of potential conflicts with local industry on any health promotion which you selected. 3.3 Explain the importance of providing relevant health related information on your chosen topic to the public.(covers D2)
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Task 4 Task 4: 500 word reflective account of your presentation (INDIVIDUAL). ? Write a reflective account of 500 words of your assignment and presentation. Showing your involvement in the presentation and also explain points covering AC 4.1 & AC 4.2 below. ? All materials for your presentation, for example – Power point presentation, hand-outs or articles of interest need to be placed into your, notes on division of labour (who did what) Appendix as evidence. ? You presentation of the health promotion campaign will be observed in class by your group/colleagues. 4.1 Explain how your selected promotion campaign will improve the health, extend life expectancy and encourage healthy living in UK. (Covers D2) 4.2 Explain how your chosen health promotion campaign supports health promotion strategies
Sources of information: ? Work placement and use any previous visits to any of your local HSC sectors ? Textbooks ? Library Writing Guidelines • Your evidence for assessment must be handed in with a signed learner declaration. • You must hand in group work for assessment for all tasks. • Throughout the assignment you should underpin your responses with appropriate theories. • Ensure that all required Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria are covered in the assignment. • Ensure to provide citations, referencing and bibliography under Harvard Referencing System for your submission and it must fully acknowledge sources such as books and journals, websites etc. • Including quotations, but exclusive of the reference list, bibliography and appendices, the assignment might be written in 3000-3500 words in length. • Submit a word-processed report and use Times New Roman/Arial font and font size 12. Use 1.5 or 2.0 line spacing. • All assignments will be subject to Plagiarism checks. Ensure your assignment does not contain the Collusion and Plagiarism of any type, which is illegal and attract disciplinary action against the learner. • Ensure to follow the Standard Report Format for report preparation:
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(This an indicative structure) • Introduction • Contents page (with a detailed numbering system) • Tasks (use headings, sub-headings) • Findings/Discussion • Recommendations • Conclusion/Summary (summarizing the whole scenario justifying methods used) • References • Bibliography Glossary Analyse: Break an issue into its constituent parts. Look in depth at each part using supporting arguments and evidence for and against as well as how these interrelate to one another. Assess: Estimate the value or validity of certain facts, statements, proposals, courses of action, etc. Compare: State the similarities and differences between two or more objects, situations, courses of action, etc. Contrast: State the differences between two or more objects, situations, courses of action, etc. Critically evaluate/analyse: Give your verdict as to what extent a statement or findings within a piece of research are true, or to what extent you agree with them. Provide evidence taken from a wide range of sources which both agree with and contradict an argument. Come to a final conclusion, basing your decision on what you judge to be the most important factors and justify how you have made your choice. Discuss: Examine a topic by means of comment or argument, especially with a view to exploring solutions. Explain/describe: Clarify a topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurs, or what is meant by the use of this term in a particular context. Your writing should have clarity so that complex procedures or sequences of events can be understood, defining key terms where appropriate, and be substantiated with relevant research. Identify: State the name of the organisation(s) or provide details of the circumstances, etc. which resemble the type(s) specified in the task set. Illustrate: A similar instruction to ‘explain’ whereby you are asked to show the workings of something, making use of definite examples and statistics if appropriate to add weight to your explanation.