Unit 2: Senior Learners and the Concept of Wellbeing
The Standards of Care in the UK
2.1 Wellbeing as a Care Standard
The four UK nations have different standards of care. Select below the information relevant to the nation in which you work and find out more on the Concept of Wellbeing as a care standard.
Note down answers to the following questions:
- What are important regulations of wellbeing as a care standard?
- How is wellbeing described?
- What should I look out for?
Finally, compare your answer with the model answer.
Scotland:
The Care Inspectorate is the regulatory body and the regulation of the independent health care sector sits with Healthcare Improvement Scotland.
Read the Health and Social Care Standards to find out about the care standards for wellbeing in Scotland.
England:
The Care Quality Commission is the regulatory body.
Read the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guideline [NG32] Older people: independence and mental wellbeing to find out about the care standards for wellbeing in England.
Wales:
The Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales is the regulatory body.
Read The Strategy for Older People in Wales 2013 – 2023 to find out about the care standards for wellbeing in Wales.
Northern Ireland:
The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority is the regulatory body. Read The Quality Standards for Health and Social Care to find out about the care standards for wellbeing in Northern Ireland
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Alternative Task: If you do not live and work in the UK, research the role of the concept of wellbeing in your own country. Summarise your key findings in the Forum.