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Module 2: Services in the Local Area

Module 2: Services in the Local Area. Care services across Wales. How do you think care services might vary throughout Wales?. Record your ideas here:. Some reasons might be:. Different population levels. Higher numbers of elderly people. Higher numbers of young people.

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Module 2: Services in the Local Area

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  1. Module 2: Services in the Local Area

  2. Care services across Wales How do you think care services might vary throughout Wales? Record your ideas here: Some reasons might be: • Different population levels • Higher numbers of elderly people • Higher numbers of young people • Higher levels of unemployment Module 2: Services in the local area

  3. Demography One reason care services vary is as a result of demography. Demography is the study of human populations, based on factors such as age and race. Can you think of eight more factors? Discuss, then click on the images. Marriages Divorces Birth rates Economic status ? Demography factors ? ? gender Level of education Death rates Life expectancy These factors are used to plan services for the population such as health and welfare, education and housing. Module 2: Services in the local area

  4. Using demography to plan local services There are six main demographic characteristics used when planning health, social care and children’s services. These are: • Age profile of the population • Level of unemployment • Level of deprivation • Number of single parents • Level of disability • Health needs Read this description of Caerphilly. Which is the main characteristic used and how does this affect service planning? Caerphilly has an overall health profile that is generally worse than the average for Wales. One particular factor is the increasing number of older people in Caerphilly. One result of this is an anticipated rise in age-related illnesses, future demand on health services and deaths from cancers and heart disease. Wales Centre for Health. Click here to find out more. Module 2: Services in the local area

  5. Services planning Match the demographic characteristic on the left with the service planning it may affect. Click the services to highlight the colour you think matches the characteristic. Some services can match to multiple characteristics. Age profile of The population (1 click) More day centres needed More specialist hospitals needed More social housing needed Health needs (2 clicks) More job centres needed More childcare facilities needed More residential homes needed Numbers of single parents (3 clicks) More occupational therapy needed More GP surgeries needed More primary school places needed Level of disability (4 clicks) Module 2: Services in the local area

  6. Planning local services in two areas Compare the picture of health in these two areas of Wales and discuss how this will affect the planning of local services in these areas. A picture of health in Cardiff A picture of health in Merthyr Tydfil Worst Average Best Worst Average Best Male LifeExpectancy Male LifeExpectancy Female LifeExpectancy Female LifeExpectancy % Unemployed % Unemployed Overall Physical Health Score Overall Physical Health Score Self declared Smokers Self declared Smokers Alcohol use more than recommended Alcohol use more than recommended Click here to view more detail on the health profile of Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil and other areas of Wales. Module 2: Services in the local area

  7. Local Health Boards in Wales Compare the profiles of the three Local Health Boards in the table below. What are the reasons for the differences and what do they mean for service provision? Click here to view the demographic profiles of other regions in Wales. Module 2: Services in the local area

  8. Our ageing population Now watch this video clip about the pressures our ageing population is putting on the health and social care system. When you have watched the clip, decide if these statements are true or false. False True • There are now more people over 65 than under 16. • Services are currently accessible for any level of need. • Well-being is only concerned with health care issues. • Local authorities need to do more to plan services. Module 2: Services in the local area

  9. National Standards, targets and priorities These are the planning frameworks set by Public Health Wales for all health and social care services, which aim to improve the health of the population, as identified by demographic characteristics. Can you think of four examples of standards, targets and priorities which may be set? To improve the number of women attending breast-screening programmes. To increase the uptake of immunisation programmes for young children. ? Standards, targets and priorities To reduce the waiting time for appointments following referral to secondary care. ? Public Health Wales is an NHS organisation providing independent public health advice and services to protect and improve the health and well-being of the population of Wales. To reduce the incidence of teenage pregnancy and STIs. Module 2: Services in the local area

  10. Government initiatives Here are some Government initiatives for improving health and service provision in Wales. Click on the images and follow the links to find out what they offer. Module 2: Services in the local area

  11. How are these initiatives put into action? Look at the following national plans and discuss what they aim to reduce. Click on the arrows below to see if you are right. Fairer Health Outcomes For All reduce inequities in health Tobacco Control Strategy for Wales reduce the level of smoking Sexual Health and Well-being reduce the number of teenage pregnancies NHS Annual Operating Framework a range of targets – see here Use the blank table to find out more about each plan. Module 2: Services in the local area

  12. Local initiatives Local Authorities and Health Boards work together to produce a local plan taking into account the demographic characteristics of their area to meet national targets. Click here to see Merthyr Tydfil’s local health and well-being strategy. Module 2: Services in the local area

  13. Service provision in your area Carry out your own research to find your local health and well-being strategy. Click here for a chart to record your findings. Now, carry out your own research to identify local demographic characteristics and other government policies and strategies which set standards, targets and priorities for specific health conditions in your area. Click here for a table to record your results. The following reports my also be helpful for your research: The Chief Medical Officer’s report for Wales Health Care Standards for Wales Module 2: Services in the local area

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