advocacy : lo1

Question 1

define safeguarding

Answer 1

a system of steps taken to protect vulnerable people at the risk of abuse and neglect

Question 2

identify the 3 reasons why safeguarding rules may need to be broken:

Answer 2

causing harm to themselves
causing harm to others
being harmed by others

Question 3

give 2 reasons as to why we have advocacy?

Answer 3

accessing services
supporting decision making

Question 4

why do we have care values in h&s care and education settings?

Answer 4

for people to follow

Question 5

name the 3 h&s services values

Answer 5

promoting equality and diversity
promoting individual rights and beliefs
maintaining confidentiality

Question 6

name the 9 protected characteristics under the equality act 2010

Answer 6

age
disability
gender reassignment
marriage & civil partnership
pregnancy and maternity
race
religion/ beliefs
sex
sexual orientation

Question 7

define risk assessment

Answer 7

a procedure that is put in place to find something that can cause harm and find ways to reduce the risk of harm

Question 8

define cqc and what they are

Answer 8

care quality commission , like Ofsted

Question 9

define care plan

Answer 9

a written document detailing the individual needs for a service user

Question 10

What will an advocate do?

Answer 10

Ensure the rights and needs of an individual are recognized
Ensure an individuals wishes and views are represented
Speak on behalf of an individual who cannot speak for themselves
Act in the best interests of the person they are representing

Question 11

What won’t an advocate do?

Answer 11

Judge an individual
Give their own personal opinion
Make decisions for the individual

Question 12

How can an advocate support an individual?

Answer 12

Going with them to meetings/ going for them
Helping them find and access information
Writing letters on their behalf
Speaking on behalf of an individual at a case conference to express themselves