This 30-credit bundled unit comprises two distinct 15-credit modules: Individuality and Diversity: Meeting Everyone’s Needs and Ageing Well in the 21st century. Each module retains its own content, learning outcomes and assessment requirements.
Individuality and Diversity: Meeting Everyone’s Needs
This module brings together a range of theories, models and approaches that aim to identify and address the needs of service users and practitioners within Health and Social Care.
It will further develop the sociological and psychological theories covered earlier in the programme (Module HSC40220) linking them to an area of their interest within Health and Social Care practice.
Students will consider a holistic understanding of individuals’ expectations of the provision and delivery of Health and Social Care, from a local, national and global perspective.
Students will explore a range of strategies for managing service users’ expectations whilst appreciating the diversity of needs.
Ageing Well in the 21st century
Life expectancy is increasing. In the UK, the average person now lives to the age of 81, up from 77 in 2000 (ONS, 2021). This increase in lifespan has not been matched, however, with an increase in ‘healthspan’ i.e. years of healthy and independent life. Many older adults suffer from increased frailty, and other common health problems.
This module critically considers current challenges and opportunities related to healthy ageing. It will explore a range of tools and methodologies to support healthy ageing which will include sociological and psychological perspectives. This module will consider not only health and its maintenance, but consider ways of assessing frailty, and explore measures to slow its onset.
This module will be supported by the most contemporary evidence available and will critically reflect upon the utility of this in practice.
This module also considers the responses of the policy makers to the increasingly ageing population by reflection on the UK Government’s Ageing Society Grand Challenge, which is “for people to enjoy five more years of healthy, independent living by 2035”. It also coincides with the WHO’s Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030).
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Admissions Process
If you are applying for individual or bundled modules through the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE), we will consider your application based on the level of study and the requirements of the module or modules you want to take.
You will need to show that you have the right knowledge, skills and preparation to study successfully at the level you are applying for. This could include previous qualifications, professional development, work experience or other relevant learning. If you have completed relevant prior learning at another institution, we may also be able to take this into account through our Recognition of Prior Learning process.
If you do not have the usual entry qualifications, we may still be able to consider your application. Please speak to our enquiries team for more information.
You will normally need to show successful study at Level 5, or equivalent prior learning. You will usually also need relevant sector experience where this is required for your chosen module. Entry may also depend on any specific module requirements.