Social issues that influence health and social care

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

Conclusions and recommendations must stem from your findings

Relevant theory must be referenced where appropriate and you must provide a references list.

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