Health and Social Care
Why is the subject important?
Approximately 3 million people in the UK work in health and social care. 7 million are an informal carer that is equivalent to 1 in every 10 people. Demand for both health and social care is likely to continue to rise due to the ageing population, so it is sure to continue to play a key role in UK society. By 2030 the number of formal carers will increase to 3.4 million (60%); 3 in 5 of us will be a carer at some point and 1 in 4 of us are caring for someone with mental health issues. There are approximately 500,000 young carers aged 16-25. Ref Carers Trust 2019.
The demand for people to fill these vital jobs will continue to increase. This course will help learners to develop key transferable skills and knowledge relevant to the health and social care sector.
Health and Social Care Year 10
What will I be studying?
RO32 – Principles of care in health and social care settings
RO33 – Supporting individuals through life events
RO35 – Health promotion campaigns
How will I be assessed?
- Principles of care in health and social care – Externally set examination
- Supporting individuals through life – Internally set and marked, with external moderation
- Health promotion campaigns – Internally set and marked, with external moderation.
Which examination board am I following?
Exam Board: OCR
Specification: BOCR Level 1/2 Cambridge National in Health and Social Care
Which websites should I use to support my learning?
Health and Social Care Year 11
What will I be studying?
RO32 – Principles of care in health and social care settings
RO35 – Health promotion campaigns
RO33 – Supporting individuals through life events
How will I be assessed?
- Supporting individuals through life – Internally set and marked, with external moderation (30% of course total)
- Health promotion campaigns – Internally set and marked, with external moderation (30% of course total)
- Principles of care in health and social care – Externally set examination (40% of course total)
Which examination board am I following?
Exam Board: OCR
Specification: BOCR Level 1/2 Cambridge National in Health and Social Care
Which websites should I use to support my learning?
