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Responsibilities of Professionals: Part 1

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• Community based
nursing for people
from an
recovering
operation.
•Michwifery Staff -
home birth's
Care Settings
Go surgery Ilocal mec

Healthcare and Care Settings

Your GP surgery is your first stop when you need medical help. GPs diagnose illnesses whilst nurses carry out treatments, health screenings, and blood tests. It's basically your medical home base.

Hospitals come into play when you need specialist care. Your GP refers you there for specialist doctors who can prescribe special medications or arrange operations. Think of it as the next level up from your local surgery.

Residential care settings provide homes for people who can't be cared for at home anymore. These facilities offer both full-time care and temporary respite care to give family carers a much-needed break.

Key Point: Social care workers are the backbone of community support, helping people maintain their independence through domiciliary care (care at home) and day care centres for older people and those with disabilities.

Home
• Community based
nursing for people
from an
recovering
operation.
•Michwifery Staff -
home birth's
Care Settings
Go surgery Ilocal mec

Understanding Care Terminology

Getting familiar with healthcare terminology makes everything clearer. Professional roles require higher qualifications and registration with professional bodies, whilst non-professional roles might need training like NVQs but not necessarily a degree.

Primary care is your first contact point - think GPs and pharmacists. Secondary care is specialist treatment that needs a referral from your GP. It's like a two-step system.

Curative care focuses on treating medical conditions where a cure is possible, whilst preventative care aims to stop diseases before they start. Both are equally important in keeping the population healthy.

Remember: Respite care through day centres gives informal carers essential breaks, whilst domiciliary care allows people to receive support in their own homes.

Home
• Community based
nursing for people
from an
recovering
operation.
•Michwifery Staff -
home birth's
Care Settings
Go surgery Ilocal mec

General Practitioners and Preventative Care

GPs (General Practitioners) are your community-based doctors who don't specialise in one specific area of medicine. They diagnose illnesses, prescribe medications, offer advice, and even perform minor surgery right at your local health centre.

Preventative care is a huge part of what GPs do. They provide lifestyle advice, arrange vaccinations, and conduct NHS health checks to keep you healthy rather than just treating you when you're ill.

GPs also act as gatekeepers to specialist care, making referrals to hospital specialists for further assessment like X-rays or blood tests. They can also connect you with social workers when needed.

Did You Know: The NHS runs extensive screening programmes for conditions like bowel cancer and diabetic eye problems, plus vaccination programmes covering everything from flu jabs to polio protection.



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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.

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This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now

Paul T

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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good

Thomas R

iOS user

Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.

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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

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very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.

Rohan U

Android user

I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.

Xander S

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

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Health & Social Care

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10 Dec 2025

3 pages

Responsibilities of Professionals: Part 1

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Ellie

@ellie_fuhn

The UK healthcare system provides care through different settings, from your local GP surgery to hospitals and care homes. Understanding how these work together helps you navigate the system and know where to go for different types of support.

Home
• Community based
nursing for people
from an
recovering
operation.
•Michwifery Staff -
home birth's
Care Settings
Go surgery Ilocal mec

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Healthcare and Care Settings

Your GP surgery is your first stop when you need medical help. GPs diagnose illnesses whilst nurses carry out treatments, health screenings, and blood tests. It's basically your medical home base.

Hospitals come into play when you need specialist care. Your GP refers you there for specialist doctors who can prescribe special medications or arrange operations. Think of it as the next level up from your local surgery.

Residential care settings provide homes for people who can't be cared for at home anymore. These facilities offer both full-time care and temporary respite care to give family carers a much-needed break.

Key Point: Social care workers are the backbone of community support, helping people maintain their independence through domiciliary care (care at home) and day care centres for older people and those with disabilities.

Home
• Community based
nursing for people
from an
recovering
operation.
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home birth's
Care Settings
Go surgery Ilocal mec

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Understanding Care Terminology

Getting familiar with healthcare terminology makes everything clearer. Professional roles require higher qualifications and registration with professional bodies, whilst non-professional roles might need training like NVQs but not necessarily a degree.

Primary care is your first contact point - think GPs and pharmacists. Secondary care is specialist treatment that needs a referral from your GP. It's like a two-step system.

Curative care focuses on treating medical conditions where a cure is possible, whilst preventative care aims to stop diseases before they start. Both are equally important in keeping the population healthy.

Remember: Respite care through day centres gives informal carers essential breaks, whilst domiciliary care allows people to receive support in their own homes.

Home
• Community based
nursing for people
from an
recovering
operation.
•Michwifery Staff -
home birth's
Care Settings
Go surgery Ilocal mec

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General Practitioners and Preventative Care

GPs (General Practitioners) are your community-based doctors who don't specialise in one specific area of medicine. They diagnose illnesses, prescribe medications, offer advice, and even perform minor surgery right at your local health centre.

Preventative care is a huge part of what GPs do. They provide lifestyle advice, arrange vaccinations, and conduct NHS health checks to keep you healthy rather than just treating you when you're ill.

GPs also act as gatekeepers to specialist care, making referrals to hospital specialists for further assessment like X-rays or blood tests. They can also connect you with social workers when needed.

Did You Know: The NHS runs extensive screening programmes for conditions like bowel cancer and diabetic eye problems, plus vaccination programmes covering everything from flu jabs to polio protection.

We thought you’d never ask...

What is the Knowunity AI companion?

Our AI Companion is a student-focused AI tool that offers more than just answers. Built on millions of Knowunity resources, it provides relevant information, personalised study plans, quizzes, and content directly in the chat, adapting to your individual learning journey.

Where can I download the Knowunity app?

You can download the app from Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Is Knowunity really free of charge?

That's right! Enjoy free access to study content, connect with fellow students, and get instant help – all at your fingertips.

Most popular content: Health Care System

Most popular content in Health & Social Care

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English LiteratureEnglish Literature
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Can't find what you're looking for? Explore other subjects.

Students love us — and so will you.

4.9/5

App Store

4.8/5

Google Play

The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good

Thomas R

iOS user

Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.

Basil

Android user

This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.

Rohan U

Android user

I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.

Xander S

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now

Paul T

iOS user

The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good

Thomas R

iOS user

Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.

Basil

Android user

This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.

Rohan U

Android user

I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.

Xander S

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now

Paul T

iOS user