The Health sector is dominated by the NHS which employs around 1.7 million people across the UK, all engaged in a wide range of activities. Social care is the term used to describe the personal care given by public or private organisations to help people in society who need specialised assistance to live a comfortable, healthy, fulfilling life. Social workers help people to find solutions to their problems, protecting people from harm and supporting families. These services aim to provide care for and protect society’s most vulnerable and this could include children, young people, adults or the elderly. In this project, supported by the NHS and Agincare, you will be looking at the patient journey and thinking of ways to improve it using modern technology and improved communication.
Job Market Data
12.5% of jobs required in 2024 will be in Health, Social Care and Social Work
13% of people aged 17-18 want to work in the sector according to an ONS survey from 2021
For more information have a look at the complete ONS data
Driving Question: How can you improve the patient care journey?
Project Guide Slides: HEALTH, SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK sector: Project Guide Slides
Immersion Event: Role Play the Patient Journey
Part 1: A deeper look into Health, Social Care and Social Work and the roles available
TASK: Create a report on the jobs available in the sector
Part 2a: Potential Issues in the Patient’s Journey
TASK: Highlight Potential Problems on the Journey
Part 2b: Technology and the Patient Journey
TASK: SWOT Analysis of Technology
Part 2c: Improving the Patient Journey
TASK: Design an app, product or delivery method
Part 2d: The Modern Patient Journey
TASK: Create video/storyboard of the improved patient journey
Part 2e: Communication and Support for Patients
TASK: Create a Communication and Support Plan
Part 3: Sales Pitch
TASK: Create a sales pitch for your new product and patient journey
Final Evaluation