Assignment Question Task 1 – 900 words 

Discuss the significant historical and contemporary landmarks in healthcare provision in the UK. 

1.1: Summarise the main healthcare policy reforms introduced by the Labour Government (1997- 2010). 

1.2: Summarise the Conservative/ Liberal Coalition health agenda(2010-2015). 

1.3: Discuss recent proposals in healthcare policy and its potential impact on service users. 

Assessment Criteria

 1.1: Summarise the main healthcare policy reforms introduced by the Labour Government from 1997. 

1.2: Summarise the Conservative/ Liberal Coalition health agenda. 

1.3: Discuss recent proposals in healthcare policy and its potential impact on service users. 

Page 6 of 11 Task 2 – 600 words Discuss the theoretical frameworks, concepts and models in developing policy. 

2.1: With reference to task 1, discuss the ideological backgrounds that can influence healthcare policy development. 

2.2: Discuss how stakeholders can influence policy development. 

Assessment Criteria 

2.1: Discuss the ideological backgrounds that can influence healthcare policy development. 

2.2: Describe how stakeholders can influence policy development.