Barriers & Obstacles Flashcards
One way geographical affects the service users?
They might not be able to walk a long distance due to an illness or a injury
One way geographical affects the service users?
Services would be too expensive for people that live further away.
One way geographical affects the service users?
Ambulances would take longer to get to the place they need to as its too far.
One way geographical affects the service users?
Service is difficult to get to because of poor bus or train services.
One way to overcome a geographical barrier?
Arrange hospital transport.
One way to overcome a geographical barrier?
Suggest telephone helplines or internet support groups.
One way financial affects the service users?
The service would be expensive for people who lived further away as they may have to get on more than one bus or metro.
One way financial affects the service users?
Time off work would mean loss of pay.
One way to overcome a financial barrier?
Check for entitlements such as free medicines and treatments.
One way to overcome a financial barrier?
Direct the person to advice on benefits and employee rights.
One way Psychological affects the service users?
Some people might be scared of the equipment such as a needle from the doctors or the dentist.
One way Psychological affects the service users?
Fear of being judged because there is stigma around a health problem, such as mental health and obesity.
One way to overcome a Psychological barrier?
Talk about concerns and reassure.
One way to overcome a Psychological barrier?
Direct the person to a charity that supports people with particular health problems.
One way physical affects the service users?
Difficulty getting into the building where the service is provided such as no wheelchair access.
One way physical affects the service users?
Nowhere to park near the service.
One way to overcome a physical barrier?
Be aware of services that are adapted for easy access.
One way to overcome a physical barrier?
Ask a friend or family member to drop the person at the service.
One way personal needs affects the service users?
Communication difficulties because of poor language skills, sensory or learning disability.
One way personal needs affects the service users?
Concern that cultural needs are not understood.
One way to overcome personal needs barrier?
Provide support services that met the persons needs such as a BSL signer, interpreter, advocate.
One way to overcome personal needs barrier?
Use anti-discriminatory practice and encourage others to do so. Provide someone who can’t see with an advocate. An advocate is someone who speaks on the behalf of someone else.
One way resources affects the service users?
Limits on services such as support aids and equipment.
One way resources affects the service users?
Staff shortages, leading to long waits for appointments and support.
One way to overcome resources barrier?
Suggest sources of second-hand equipment.
One way to overcome resources barrier?
Look for alternative strategies, for example an exercise DVD if there are no places at the exercise class.
What is one example of emotional/ psychological obstacle?
Low self concept.
What is one example of emotional/ psychological obstacle?
Lack of motivation.
What is one example of emotional/ psychological obstacle?
Acceptance of current health and wellbeing situation.
What is an example of time constraints obstacle?
Lack of time because of work and study commitments or family responsibilities.
What is one example of availability of resources obstacle?
Lack of financial resources.
What is one example of availability of resources obstacle?
Equipment or opportunities.
What is one example of unachievable targets obstacles?
Targets that are too ambitious.
What is one example of unachievable targets obstacles?
Not broken down into small steps or have unrealistic timescales.
What is one example of lack of support obstacles?
Lack of informal support from family and friends.
What is one example of lack of support obstacles?
Lack of formal support.
What is one example of lack of support obstacles?
Notable to access support services.
What is one example of specific to the individual obstacle?
Factors that are specific to the individual, such as their age gender, disability/ability, illness, addiction.
What is one example of barriers to accessing identified services?
Geographical location.
What is one example of barriers to accessing identified services?
Culture and language.
What is one example of barriers to accessing identified services?
Psychological obstacles, such as the perceived stigma of accessing a service.
