Module Code & Title: SHN4023 Social Influences on Health
and Wellbeing
Assignment One: Portfolio
Local Health Profile: Bury, Manchester
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,Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
A Comprehensive Analysis on Bury, Manchester...........................................................................4
Infrastructures in Bury, Manchester............................................................................................4
Demographics of Bury, Manchester............................................................................................5
Support Networks in Bury, Manchester.......................................................................................7
Structures and Cultures within Communities..............................................................................7
An Examination on the Wider Determinants Impacts.....................................................................9
Wider Determinants of Health Inequalities in Bury, Manchester................................................9
Influence of Social Factor on Health and Wellbeing.....................................................................11
Justification of the Social Factor Impacts..................................................................................11
Implication of a Sociological Theory............................................................................................12
Apply of Functionalist Theory to Ensure Understanding on Health and Wellbeing.................12
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................13
References......................................................................................................................................14
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, Introduction
In the landscape of health and social care, diverse social factors contribute to shape the overall
well-being of the individual. Peer interactions, family, education, cultural norms, socioeconomic
status, and social support refers as the example of diverse social factors which influenced health
and well-being (Matheson, 2020). Generally, the choices of lifestyle, resources accessibility,
levels of stress, and overall resilience of the individual impacts by diverse social factors. In
addition, health disparities are being contributed by the influences of the social factors. The study
is seeking to explore comprehensively the way societal structures, community, and relationships
shaped wellbeing of the individual. The study will conduct a holistic examination on the local
health profile of Bury, Manchester and will explore the way inequalities in the health and
wellbeing influenced by diverse wider determinants. Additionally, the case study of Daniel will
be applied by the study to explore the way wellbeing of Daniel impacted by diverse social
factors.
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, A Comprehensive Analysis on Bury, Manchester
Infrastructures in Bury, Manchester
In Bury, a robust and effective infrastructure is being ensured to foster a comprehensive support
for the population of the borough. Diverse infrastructures are outlined below.
Figure 1: Infrastructure of Bury
Source: (Fletcher, 2024)
Schools and Colleges: Diverse facilities offer by the borough to foster an effective education.
High standard secondary and primary schools developed so that primary education can be
ensured. Additionally, Bury College contributed to provide higher education to the population
(Fletcher, 2024).
Housing: A wide range of options ensured by Bury for the housing of the population. Diverse
affordable council homes are available so that in limited cost quality housing can be ensured.
Additionally, private residences are available in Bury to meet luxury housing needs. Diverse
regeneration projects are contributing to optimise the standards of living.
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