Lesson 1 & 2: Headstart Programme [ Healthcare in Britain]

(A) Problems that arise because of the FREE or almost FREE healthcare services in Britain

• Strain on healthcare resources
• Increased taxation
• People do not take care of their health since they do not need to pay for treatment.
• Lack of resources for other national needs

(B) What you have learnt about the National Health Services

• Provided as part of the welfare state in Britain
• British government are facing problems funding the scheme.
• Provided Free or almost free for British citizens

       (C) Activity 1
       Think Pair Share
       What are some possible solutions for the problems facing the National Health Services in Britain?  

      

British Healthcare - SEQ

In British Healthcare, we will be looking at the question of which is the best way to manage the National Health Services ( NHS ) in the UK.

To answer this, we need to understand the background of the NHS and also define ( as always ) what it means by "best way" and " manage".

Note also there are 3 factors:
1. Raise productivity
2. Increase spending
3. Improve quality

Typical question:
"The most effective/best way to help manage the National Health Services ( NHS) is through increasing productivity." How far do you agree? Explain.

British Healthcare and the welfare state system

Watch this video. Write down 3 things you have learnt about the British Welfare State.

Video 1



Do you agree with the video's message and with what it says? Why?
What are some of the pros and cons of the British NHS?

Video 2