Qualification Unit number and title

BTEC Level 4 HNC Health and Social Care Unit 8: The Sociological Context of Health and Social Care

Student name Assessor name

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Assignment title Sociological concepts and their application to policy making and care
practice.

Learnin In this assessment you will have the

g Learning Assessment Task Evidence
opportunity to present evidence that
Outcom Outcome Criteria no. (Page no)
shows you are able to:
e
Understand the Explain how political, social and
contemporary 1.1 economic constructs
nature of can be used to categorise society
Review current trends in societal change,
society 1.2 including how
these might shape social expectations
LO1 Discuss the influence of cultural values
1:3
and beliefs in
society
1:4 Evaluate the implications of societal
change for the
health and social care sector
Understand how 2:1 Use data to explain inequalities which
social inequalities exist in health and social care
influence the life Analyse social inequalities from a
2:2 sociological perspective
LO2 chances and
Analyse how inequalities which exist in
health status of
2:3 health and social care can impact on an
individuals individuals health status and life
chances
3:1 Apply sociological concepts and theory to
definitions of
Understand
health and wellbeing
sociological
Use data to explain how social and
concepts and 3:2 health issues are
theory in relation socially constructed
LO3 to contemporary Explain the possible implications of social
social and health 3:3
and health
issues. issues for health and social care service
providers
3:4 Analyse social and health issues in terms
of their impact on the health and
wellbeing of individuals in society.
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I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully
acknowledged.

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In addition to the above PASS criteria, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following MERIT
and DISTINCTION grades

Grade Descriptor Indicative characteristic/s Contextualisation

M1 An effective approach to study and To achieve M1 you must meet the hand in deadlines for both formative
Identify and research has been applied and summative assessment
apply strategies to
find appropriate
solutions
M2 A range of sources of information has To achieve M2 you should include 6 books, 2 journals and no more than
Select/design been used 5 websites in your bibliography. Correct Harvard referencing should be
and apply
used throughout.
appropriate
methods/techniques
M3 Communication is appropriate for familiar To achieve M3 you must use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Present and communicate and unfamiliar audiences. Your work should be neatly presented in sentences and paragraphs with
appropriate findings.
relevant headings. Important points must be made clearly and explicitly.
D1 Conclusions have been arrived at through To achieve D1- Using valid and up-to-date data you will provide an
use critical reflection to synthesis of ideas and have been justified explanation to the MP of how the social and health issues in their
evaluate own work and
constituency are socially constructed.
justify valid conclusions
D2 Autonomy/independence has been To achieve D2 you will take responsibility for managing and organising
Take responsibility for demonstrated. your research. Correct Harvard referencing will be used throughout your
managing and organising
assignment and your bibliography will be organised and presented in the
activities
correct format.
D3 Innovation and creative thought have To achieve D3- On completion of your research you will decide if funding
Demonstrate been applied. for that constituency should be increased, and explain and justify your
convergent/lateral/creative
decision.
thinking
Assignment brief
Unit number and title Unit 8: The Sociological Context of Health and Social Care

Qualification Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in Health and Social Care

Start date
Deadline/hand-in

Assessor Julie Anderson

Sociological concepts and their application to policy making and care

Assignment title
practice.

Purpose of this assignment

The aim of this unit is to help learners gain understanding of sociological concepts and their application
to policy making and care practice in health and social care.

Scenario
You are a newly elected member of parliament for a constituency in the North East of
England. The area you represent has had its health and social care budget cut for the
previous 2 years. This has left some people who need help without adequate services. You
have been asked by your constituents to argue their case for more funding for better health
and social care provisions.
Following your debate you will take on the role of chancellor.

Task 1 (1.1, 1.2, 1:3, 1:4, 2:1, 2:2, 2:3)

This task will begin with a political debate, for which notes must be handed in.
Referring to the learning outcomes for this unit you must produce an argument which
explains how political, social and economic constructs have been used to categorise the
region that you represent, and how this has affected the people in that region. You will
discuss in your debate a review of the societal change that has taken place in your
constituency, including the influence of cultural values and beliefs, which has shaped and
changed the expectations of your constituents. Include an evaluation of the implications of
these changes. Data which explains inequalities in health and social care in your region must
be used to support your argument. Reference to sociological perspectives should be used to
analyse the inequalities you have identified through your research, and the impact these
inequalities have on the health status and life chances of your constituents.
Task 2 (3:1,3:2,3:3, 3:4)
Following your debate you will now take on the role of chancellor. For task 2 you will provide
a written response to the MP. Using sociological concepts and theories you must define
health and wellbeing and compare these to the information that the MP has supplied. Using
valid and up-to-date data you will provide an explanation to the MP of how the social and
health issues in their constituency are socially constructed (D1). You will also explain what
the possible implications of the health and social issues that they have identified are for
health and social care providers in that constituency. You will end your discussion with an
analysis of the impact of social and health issues in terms of their impact on the health and
wellbeing of the constituents in that region. On completion of your research you will decide if
funding for that constituency should be increased (D3)

To achieve M1 you must meet the hand in deadlines for both formative and summative assessment
To achieve M2 you should include 6 books, 2 journals and no more than 5 websites in your bibliography.
Correct Harvard referencing should be used throughout.
To achieve M3 you must use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Your work should be neatly
presented in sentences and paragraphs with relevant headings
To achieve D2 you will take responsibility for managing and organising your research effectively. Correct
Harvard referencing will be used throughout your assignment and your bibliography will be organised
and presented in the correct format.

Evidence Evidence
Summary of evidence required by student
checklist presented
Task 1 Debate notes, Written report
Achievement Summary

Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC

Qualification Diploma in Health and Social Care Assessor name Julie Anderson

Unit 8: The Sociological Context of

Unit Number and Student name
Health and Social Care
title

Criteria To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the Achieved?
Reference student is able to: (tick)
LO 1
1.1 Explain how political, social and economic constructs can be used to
categorise society
1.2 Review current trends in societal change, including how these might
shape social expectations
1:3 Discuss the influence of cultural values and beliefs in society
1:4 Evaluate the implications of societal change for the health and social
care sector
2:1 Use data to explain inequalities which exist in health and social care
2:2 Analyse social inequalities from a sociological perspective
2:3 Analyse how inequalities which exist in health and social care can
impact on an individuals health status and life chances
3:1 Apply sociological concepts and theory to definitions of health and
wellbeing
3:2 Use data to explain how social and health issues are socially
constructed
3:3 Explain the possible implications of social and health issues for
health and social care service providers
3:4 Analyse social and health issues in terms of their impact on the
health and wellbeing of individuals in society

Higher Grade achievements (where applicable)

Grade descriptor Achieved? Grade descriptor Achieved?

(tick) (tick)
M1 D1
Identify and apply strategies to Use critical reflection to
find appropriate solutions evaluate own work and justify
valid conclusions
M2 D2
Select/design and apply appropriate Take responsibility for
methods/techniques managing and organising
activities
M3. D3
Present and communicate appropriate Demonstrate
findings convergent/lateral/creative
thinking
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