Health Policy, Politics and Power (IHS 303)

This module aims to provide an analysis of health policy – primarily focusing on recent policy changes in the UK and further to identify the major influences which have shaped these policies. The last two decades have seen considerable changes to existing policies and the development of new policy themes. This module is theoretically informed and lays emphasis on the interplay of powerful structural interests, such as the influence of professional medicine, the media (including the social media), the pharmaceutical industry, the food industry, commercial health care companies, the State and the socio-political values associated with the government in power.

Developing Strategies for Health & Well-being in the Community (IHS302)

In this module, you will consider the concept of socially prescribing the five pillars of well-being (mental & emotional, social, physical, digital, and financial well-being) in community led activities. Furthermore, you will explore the benefits of different well-being therapies including scream, laughter, rage rooms, pat animals and ASMR tingles. The module culminates with the developing and justifying your own Community Well-Being strategy.

Dissertation IHS 305

Research Theory & Practice (IHS301)

The aim of this module is to develop the student’s ability to critically understand and conceptualise the process of research methods and data analysis. This will include issues of methodology, methods, data analysis, data management, ethics, governance, and dissemination.

This content will enable the student to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to provide the highest quality of evidence-based care and support within health and social care systems. The module further aims to equip the students with a critical and practical understanding of research and health improvement processes and refine skills in critical appraisal and project planning.


Taking Control Leading Managing and Caring in IHSCWB Services Specification (IH304)

This module will help you develop your knowledge, leadership, and management skills in preparation for employment. You will explore and critique a range of contemporary leadership and management approaches utilised to lead the strategic direction of service improvement initiatives within the Integrated Health, Social Care and Well-Being sector. You will compare the skills needed for effective leadership in the implementation of health, social care, and well-being initiatives in relation to political, social, cultural, and professional perspectives in the workplace, by drawing on real life examples.


Registration & Induction Week - Learning materials

Here you will find all learning resources from both the registration and induction weeks from Spetember 2022. These include informative resources such as study skills, Harvard referencing, time and stress management, and critical thinking.