health and social care

informal carers and private practitioners. the independent sector has become increasingly important because:

• conservative and recent labour govts have deliberatly encouraged independent sector provision.
• demographic factors including the ageingpopulation have created a growing demand for health and social care.
• a rise in the number of women in paid work, outside of the home has increased the need for child care services.

• care is sold to the publicto make a profit.
• service users may pay directly for care or have private health insurance.
• some goverment run organisations agree a funding contact