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Study Theme 2 - Wealth and Health in the UK To what extent should the welfare state or the individual take responsibility for health and economic quality of life To what extent are inequalities in health due to social class To what extent are there race and gender inequalities in the UK Critically evaluate the claim that the UK has become a more equal society Assess the importance of the factors that cause inequalities in health and wealth and interrelationships between them To what extent have government policies aimed at moving people away from dependence on welfare to paid employment been effective To what extent is there a link between income and health Critically examine the success of recent government measures to reduce gender inequalities Explain in detail the inequalities in wealth and health in the UK Social class is the most important factor in determining a persons life chances Assess recent government initiatives to tackle inequalities in health Assess recent government initiatives to tackle inequalities in wealth For what reasons is the NHS/welfare state having difficulty meeting its aims To what extent is the NHS/welfare state a victim of its own success Evaluate the use of Public Private Partnerships to fund projects in the UK Evaluate the role of the private sector involved in the provision of health care To what extent have attempts to reduce heath inequalities/wealth inequalities been successful. The NHS is underfunded. Discuss Give evidence of health and wealth inequalities in the UK In what ways does wealth influence health To what extent is there a link between income and wealth? Assess the effectiveness of government policies to tackle poverty Governments have done little to improve the social and economic position of ethnic minorities in the UK Examine the claim that the UK has become a more equal society Critically examine the success of recent government measures to reduce inequalities in wealth in the UK |
