Welfare, Wellbeing and Health Essay Framework
A written analysis of the political, social and demographic determinants of health and wellbeing for a selected marginalised group and a set of evidence-based recommendations for nursing practices, service providers and/or other stakeholders.
Introduction – 200 words
A good introduction:
• Clearly outlines the essay topic.
o This shows your reader that you know what you are going to write about
o Use the essay ‘title’. This will help to focus your ideas about what you need to research to complete the assignment
• Provides a summary of the key topics covered
o Again, the essay title will tell you what these key topics should be
• Provides a general context for the assignment – i.e. why the topic is important
o The NMC tells you in the Code and in their ‘Standards of Proficiency’ what they expect you to know, understand and do in relation to the topic (and sub-topics), so make links with these important professional documents
o They have been uploaded on to Moodle for you
• Briefly summarises your conclusion
o This should be added, of course, once you have drafted your essay
Main Body – 1600 words
• A discussion of marginalisation / social exclusion
• A description of your chosen group:
o Who are they?
o How have they been marginalized / excluded?
o How might political, social, demographic determinants they experience affect health and well being?
• Recommendations for promoting inclusion for:
o nursing practices
o service providers
o any other ‘stakeholders’
• Don’t forget about making links to the four sections of the NMC Code!
Conclusion – 200 words
An effective conclusion:
• Summarises what you have learned
• Explains how this has changed your knowledge and thinking
(Module Outcomes must be follow as required )
On successful completion of this module, the [learner] will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an awareness of the legal frameworks and legislation that contribute to the welfare, well being and health of people and communities
2. Demonstrate an awareness of how political decisions and social determinants have discriminatory consequences for, people’s welfare, wellbeing and health
3. Demonstrate knowledge of epidemiology, genomics, demography and the wider determinants of health, illness and well being, and consider how research from these disciplines is used to construct policy
4. Apply the aims and principles of health promotion, protection and improvement when engaging with people
5. Reflect upon people’s values and beliefs, diverse backgrounds, cultural characteristics, language requirements, needs and preferences, taking account of any need for adjustments so that they may have fair and equitable access to welfare, well being and health services
6. Provide information in accessible ways to help people to make informed decisions about their own health and well being
7. Explain the principles, practices and evidence base for health screening programmes
