C1- People with specific needs Flashcards
Mental Illness
mental illness is difficult to define and therefore difficult to
- what is regarded as normal and acceptable behaviour varies from one society to another, and at a different time in history
Types of mental heath problems
- Alzheimers disease
- Eating Disorders
- Dementia
- Self-harm
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychosis
- Schizophrenia
- Post natal depression
- OCD
- PTSD
Care for mental health
is through 4 main providers
- family + friends
- NHS
- Charities
- Private Sector organisations
Professionals in mental health include psychologists and psychiatrist
Legislation
- Mental Health Act 1983
In most serious cases of ill mental health health, people can be detained admitted and treated without their consent, either for their own or others safety
Preventing ill mental health
- talking about feelings
- keeping active
- eating well
- keeping in touch
- asking for help
- taking a break
- accepting who you are
Learning Disabilities
a reduced intellectual ability and difficulty with everyday activities which affects them their whole life
- take longer to learn
- need support
- care is specialised
Community Care Act
increased number of people with LD who are cared for in the community rather than institutions
Disability Discrimination Act
provides legal protection from discrimination in employment
Key priorities
- Choices
- Care in community
- Innovative Services
- Supporting Independence
Care providers
- family + friends
- support workers
- psychologists
- social worker
Carers Role
- advocacy
- treat with dignity
- confidentiality
- report risks
- meet needs
- promote independence
Physical + Sensory disabilities
Some people are born with it or acquire it as a result of injury or disease
Types:
- sensory = hearing/visual
- neurological = multiple sclerosis
- spinal cord injury
- amputation
Carers
- family + friends
- support workers
- physiotherapist
- specialist medical teams
Carers Role
- help deal with diagnosis
- support family members
- help access suitable equipment
- arrange adaptations to setting
Disability and the environment
a person may only be disabled if adaptations and services are not in place to ensure they’re able to perform their daily routines independently
Disability and poverty
there are high rates of unemployment for disabled people
there are extra costs involved for living and coping with a disability
Specific needs in children
- learning disability
- physical disability
- severe illness
- victims of abuse/neglect
Carers
- parents, family + friends
- teachers at school
- specialist support staff
- medical staff
Carers role
- keep child safe
- ensuring a healthy environment
- confidential information
- not being judgemental
- work alongside parents
- promoting children’s rights
Children’s Entitlement
- Early Years Foundation Stage
According to the EYFS, all children are entitled to:
Prime areas:
- communication + language
- physical development
- personal, social and emotional development
Core areas:
- literacy
- maths
- understanding the world
- expressive arts + design
Later adulthood care
Adults have the specific needs have the right to:
- choose their own GP
- have equal + fair treatment
- be consulted about their preferences
- be protected from harm and risk
- have access to complaints procedures
- have access to advocacy and empowerment
Geriatrician
specialist who promote health and prevent and treat disease for people in later adulthood
Safeguarding from risk
some adults are vulnerable, which means they’re more likely to come to harm and must be safeguarded from risk
Vulnerable people
- people with mental ill health
- people with degenerative illness
- people no longer well or strong
- individuals who have been abused
- refugees
The carers role
- keep people safe
- promote independence
- help access benefits
- confidentiality
- no discrimination
- promote rights
- prevent self neglect
- prevent abuse
Examples of specific needs
- arthritis
- heart/ respiratory disease
- cancer
- dementia/ alzheimers
- hearing loss
- cataracts
- broken bones
Involvement of family + friends
- advice from specialist staff in geriatrics on ways to support themselves and the individuals
- in cases of dementia and alzheimers, the person can be supported if they are unable to express needs and preferences
Intervention
- exercise programmes + guidance to prevent osteoperosis and falls
- guidance and nutrition such as avoiding obesity + ensuring a healthy diet
- ensuring oral health, regular sight and hearing tests
- provision of healthy ageing advice, screening and assessment of early diagnosis of conditions
