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Wales and the NHS

The Senedd and the NHS in England.

Level
Bitesize
Learning time
1 hour 30 minutes
Where
The Public Sector
Price
£39

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About this course

Overview and Outcomes.

Overview

This module looks at how Wales makes decisions differently from Westminster. It sets out the reserved powers model introduced by the Wales Act 2017, the policy by policy map of devolved and reserved areas, and how the settlement grew from 1999 to a ninety six Member Senedd. It then explores the Senedd's single chamber, the weight its committees carry, how the Welsh Government is led and the Sewel convention. This module looks at how the NHS in England is organised and governed, and how that structure is changing. It explains the arm's length body concept, the history from Monitor to the merger of NHS Improvement into NHS England, Integrated Care Boards and the Secretary of State's powers of direction, then examines the Health Bill, which would abolish NHS England, and the King's Fund caution about structural reform.

What you'll develop

In this Bitesize, you will develop the ability to:

  1. Identify whether a policy area is devolved, reserved or partly devolved under the reserved powers model, and why that decides who you engage.
  2. Explain how the Senedd makes law as a single chamber and why its committees carry comparatively more weight than those at Westminster.
  3. Apply practical habits for working with the Welsh settlement, including early engagement, reading Welsh sources first and recognising the role of the Sewel convention.
  4. Explain the arm's length body model, how it differs from direct delivery, and the role of the Secretary of State's powers of direction.
  5. Describe the planning and commissioning duties of Integrated Care Boards and what the Health Bill proposes, recognising that it is not yet law.
  6. Apply four durable questions about who plans, who buys, who is accountable and to whom, to lead through reorganisation in any sector.
What it covers

The Modules.

1 hour 30 minutes of learning.

  1. 05The Senedd and Devolved Decision-Making in WalesThis module looks at how Wales makes decisions differently from Westminster. It sets out the reserved powers model introduced by the Wales Act 2017, the policy by policy map of devolved and reserved areas, and how the settlement grew from 1999 to a ninety six Member Senedd. It then explores the Senedd's single chamber, the weight its committees carry, how the Welsh Government is led and the Sewel convention.42 min
  2. 06The NHS in England: Structure, Roles and Decision-MakingThis module looks at how the NHS in England is organised and governed, and how that structure is changing. It explains the arm's length body concept, the history from Monitor to the merger of NHS Improvement into NHS England, Integrated Care Boards and the Secretary of State's powers of direction, then examines the Health Bill, which would abolish NHS England, and the King's Fund caution about structural reform.44 min
Where it fits

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Part of the The Public Sector topic, also sold whole as How the public sector works.

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  1. You are hereBitesize, 1 hour 30 minutes, £39
  2. Next stepFocus, Devolution and public services, 3 hours, £69. Already own the Bitesize? You pay £30.
  3. Explore, Power at the centre, 4 hours, £129. Already own the Bitesize? You pay £90.
  4. The whole topicImmerse, How the public sector works, 10 hours, £249. Already own the Bitesize? You pay £210.

When you step up to a higher level, what you paid in the last 12 months for lower-level courses inside the bigger course comes off its price, in proportion to how much of each is inside it, whichever topic it's from. Courses at the same or a lower level don't give credit against each other. A Focus course or above always costs at least £15. Prices per person. Read the full terms

Also part of: Health, care and home, Health and care, joined up, Joining up care

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