k 4: LO4 understand the likely influence contemporary perspectives on hsc issues HAVE on the development of service. CASE SCENARIO: A local hsc service have been hard hit by a recent press article that has been reported on in the national newspapers. the situation remains contained for the moment but the health and social care service fear what will happen next and want to understand the full extent of the press coverage may have on their service. YOU have been tasked with producing a report that details to the service local attitudes after the large scale media interest, and outlines some of the RISKS and consequences of what may happen to the service as a result of the news coverage. (Use the health and social care issue you presented for LO3 as a basis for discussion in your report). WHAT TO DO - 4.1 Analyse the extent to which local attitudes reflect those found at a national level. (engage in statistics, use local news papers, reflect on what they say - similarities between local and national level - MY LOCAL COUNCIL IS 'HARINGEY',etc., legal health issues). 4.2 Evaluate the validity of public attitudes and behaviours in relation to a specific health issue e.g. obesity, how the public react to news, was it justify or overreacting? ideas have been created and decisions taken when evaluating the validity of public outlook and behaviours in relation to a specific hsc issue. 4.3 Justify possible consequences of contemporary thinking for health and social care provision and services