Unit 10: Social Influences on Health and Wellbeing in Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Health and Social Care
| At a glance | Unit 10 |
|---|---|
| Title | Social Influences on Health and Wellbeing |
| GLH | 30 |
| Assessment | Internal assessment by the centre |
| Role in qualification | Optional unit |
Unit 10 explores how socialisation, relationships and other social factors can shape health and wellbeing. It is a 30 GLH internally assessed optional unit.
What does the unit cover?
Learning aim A considers the effects of primary and secondary socialisation. Aim B looks at the influence of relationships, and aim C investigates wider social factors. The unit connects these influences to the health and wellbeing of individuals and the care and support they may need.
Examples in the specification include how social factors can affect self-esteem, stress, access to services and physical wellbeing. Teachers should use the specification’s full content to frame this topic without reducing it to a single cause or outcome.
Assessment and next steps
Pearson classifies Unit 10 as internal. Its unit summary suggests a report or presentation; follow the current assessment requirements when planning the task.
Compare this topic with Unit 6: Cultural Diversity and Unit 3: Skills, Attributes and Values Required to Give Care. Return to the qualification overview or use Pearson’s Issue 1 specification.