University of Suffolk

Context of Health and Social Care Assignment Brief

Course/Programme: Certificate of Higher Education in Health and Social Care [with
Foundation Year]
Level: 3
Module Title: Context of Health and Social Care
Assignment titles: Case Study Analysis
Employability skills assessed:
 Critical Thinking Analytical Skills
 Ethical Reasoning
 Problem-Solving
 Cultural Competence and Empathy
 Research and Information Literacy Skills
Assessment criteria: see grading criteria
Learning Outcomes tested (from module descriptor)
Assessment Criteria Indicative Weighting
Essay
LO3: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the various professional 30%
roles and their associated responsibilities within the health and social
care sector.
LO4: Identify some ethical dilemmas encountered in health and social 30%
care practice.
LO5: Describe, to an appropriate level, the key foundational concepts 30%
underpinning the sector: health, well-being, illness, disability, and social
care.
Referencing, Communication, and Academic Skills 10%

TASK DESCRIPTION:
ASSIGNMENT TASK 1
This assignment requires you to demonstrate your understanding of how health and social
care professionals work together to support individuals with complex needs. Carefully read
the following case study about Ms. Eleanor Vance, and complete the tasks outlined below.
Remember to apply your knowledge of different professional roles, interprofessional
collaboration, and ethical considerations in your analysis.
Case Study Scenario: Ms. Eleanor Vance, 42 years old
Ms. Eleanor Vance is a 42-year-old single mother of two children (ages 8 and 14). She was
recently diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's disease. Ms. Vance has been working part-
time as a teaching assistant. Still, her symptoms, which include tremors, rigidity, and
difficulty with balance, are making it increasingly challenging for her to perform her duties.
She is also experiencing fatigue and some cognitive slowing.
Ms. Vance lives in a rented flat that is not easily accessible for someone with mobility issues,
as it has a steep staircase and a small bathroom. Her eldest child, who is 14, has started taking
on more household responsibilities and caring for their younger sibling, which is impacting
their schoolwork and social life.
Ms. Vance is feeling overwhelmed and anxious about her future, particularly how she will
continue to support her children financially and manage her deteriorating health. She is also
concerned about the emotional impact of her illness on her children and fears losing her
independence. She has limited family support nearby, and her friends are mostly from her
workplace, making her feel isolated.
Task:
1. Analyse Ms. Vance's health and social care needs following her diagnosis.
Consider her physical health (Parkinson's symptoms, mobility challenges), mental well-being
(anxiety, stress, fear of loss of independence), and social circumstances (single parent,
financial concerns, housing, impact on children, limited social support).
2. Identify professionals who would be involved in Ms. Vance's care and how they will
be involved.
3. Identify potential challenges and ethical dilemmas that might arise in this case.
4. Discuss how these challenges could be addressed, drawing on ethical principles and
best practices in health and social care.
This assignment assesses LO3, LO4, and LO5.

To meet the module learning outcomes and pass this assessment.

In your analysis, you should:
 Apply your knowledge of the health and social care system, professional roles, and
ethical principles to analyse the case study.
 Demonstrate critical thinking skills by identifying challenges, evaluating potential
solutions, and considering ethical implications.
 Provide clear and well-supported arguments, using evidence from the case study and
relevant sources.
 Structure your analysis logically and maintain a professional tone.
 Adhere to academic conventions, including proper referencing.
1500 Words
 FORMATTING AND LAYOUT
Please note the following when completing your written assignment:
1. Writing: Written in English in an appropriate business/academic style
2. Focus: Focus only on the tasks set in the assignment.
3. Research: Research should use reliable and relevant sources of information e.g.
academic books and journals that have been peer reviewed. The research should be
extensive.

Level 3
In accordance with the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications, at the end of Level 3,
students are expected to have demonstrated knowledge of the basic underlying concepts and
principles of a subject, as well as the ability to evaluate and interpret these within the context
of that area of study. Students should be able to construct logical arguments about the impact
of the issue and justify their proposed solutions, and where students are expected to assess the
benefits and drawbacks of different solutions. This applies across all criteria, emphasizing the
importance of clear, well-organized, and well-supported communication. The "Critical
Thinking" criterion encompasses broader skills, including analysis, evaluation, and problem-
solving, which are valuable in various employment contexts.

Grading criteria
CRITERIA EXCELLENT (80- VERY GOOD (70- GOOD (60 -69)
100) 79)
LO3: Knowledge of Demonstrates Demonstrates a good Describes the roles
comprehensive comprehensive understanding of and responsibilities
professional knowledge of various professional of different health
knowledge of a professional roles, roles and their and social care
roles and their responsibilities, responsibilities professionals with
responsibilities (30 and ethical within the system. reasonable accuracy.
marks) considerations. Can Can explain Shows awareness of
analyse complex professional ethical
situations and boundaries and considerations (18-
professional codes of conduct. 20 marks)
dilemmas. (21-23 marks)
LO4: Identification Identifies and Identifies and Identifies some
and discussion of critically analyses a discusses ethical ethical dilemmas
ethical dilemmas (30 range of ethical dilemmas with and can discuss them
marks) dilemmas in health clarity and insight. in depth or relate
and social care. Can Shows an them to ethical
apply ethical understanding of principles (18-20
principles to ethical principles marks)
complex situations and their application
and propose well- (21-23 marks)
reasoned solutions.
LO5: Understanding Demonstrates a Demonstrates a Defines and explains
of key concepts sophisticated comprehensive key concepts with
(health, well-being, understanding of key understanding of key clarity and accuracy.
illness, disability, concepts and their concepts and can Can relate these
social care) 30 interrelationships. apply them to real- concepts to different
marks Can apply these world examples. service user groups
concepts to diverse Shows awareness of (18-20 marks)
context and diverse perspectives
perspectives. (24-30 on health and well-
marks) being (21-23 marks)
Overall Presents work in a Communicates Presents work in a
Communication and highly organized and effectively in a clear generally clear and
Academic Skills (10 engaging manner and well-structured organized manner.
marks) with excellent manner. Uses May have some
academic writing appropriate minor errors in
skills. Uses academic language language or
sophisticated and referencing. (7 referencing (6
language and marks). marks)
accurate referencing.
(8-10 marks)