You are required to write an academic report which investigates the key social issues that influence health and social care. Your report should focus on the delivery of pro-active care to vulnerable adults with particular reference to the care of dementia patients. You will therefore need to research this area of health and social care in detail.
You must ensure that you include the following in your report, all of which need to be in context of the delivery of pro-active care to vulnerable adults with particular reference to the care of dementia patients:
• Describe and discuss of the role of social motivational factors in health and ill health.
• Discuss the role of social support networks.
• Explain how a lack of support networks impacts on health.
GUIDANCE
The report should be written using the recommended structure and format for an academic report as outlined in the unit 3 (Academic Writing Skills) study materials.
Conclusions and recommendations must stem from your findings
Relevant theory must be referenced where appropriate and you must provide a references list.
The report should be a maximum of 1,500 words in length.
This word limit is the absolute maximum you are permitted. If you are over the word limit for this assignment in any way you will receive your assignment back without further comment or feedback.
Hide Assessment Criteria
• AC 21.1: Describe the role of social motivational factors in health and ill health
• AC 31.1: Discuss the role of social support networks in relation to a chosen aspect of healthcare
• AC 31.2: Explain how lack of support networks impacts on health