People with specific needs

Question 1

What is physical and mental ill health and what may care professionals do to meet needs?

Answer 1

Physical and mental ill health
A multi-disciplinary approach is essential when dealing with physical and mental ill health. Care professionals aim to take a holistic approach to meet the needs of the whole person.
Mentally ill people normally have physically ill health which may cause the mental health problem.

Question 2

Examples of physical ill health

Answer 2

Physical
Tiredness
Tightness in chest
Indigestion
Headaches
Appetite and weight changes
Joint and back pain

Question 3

Examples of psychological ill health

Answer 3

Psychological
Anxiety
Tearfulness
Feeling Low
Mood changes
Indecision
Loss of motivation and self-esteem
Increased sensitivity

Question 4

Effects of behavioural ill health

Answer 4

Behavioural
Increased smoking or drinking
Withdrawal or aggression
Lateness
Recklessness
Difficulty concentrating

Question 5

Why may people with mental health issues not seek help?

Answer 5

Not thinking they’re mentally ill
May not want to admit mental illness due to stigma
Frightened to seek medical help because diagnosis may limit employment

Question 6

What is learning disability?

Answer 6

MENCAP defines learning disability as “Reduced intellectual ability, difficulty with daily activities which affects someone for their whole life” this may include difficulty with regular household tasks, public transport or managing finances. Many people with learning difficulties also have other health needs , people with downs syndrome may also have heart problems and sight and hearing impairments.

Question 7

What has research into learning disabilities discovered?

Answer 7

Research by foundation for people with learning difficulties have found that 25-40% of people with learning difficulties also suffer from mental health problems. Prevalence of dementia is higher amongst older adults with learning difficulties compared to general population.

Question 8

What is community care act 1990?

Answer 8

Many people with learning disabilities were cared for in institutions/hospitals away from society, community care act (1990) increased the number of people with learning disabilities who were cared for in community rather than in large institutions.

Question 9

What is Disability discrimination act (1995)?

Answer 9

Provided legal protection against employment, access to public buildings and accommodation renting discrimination

Question 10

What is a sensory impairment?

Answer 10

A sensory impairment refers to a condition where sensory organs (normally eyes or ears) function poorly, which limits everyday activities. A person with an impairment may only be disabled if adaptations and services aren’t in place to assist with daily life

Question 11

What is a disabling environment?

Answer 11

A disabling environment is a situation where adaptations and services are not in place for people with impairments. A person with a hearing impairment is only disabled if they don’t have access to a hearing aid.

Question 12

Effect of disabilities on poverty

Answer 12

Poverty rate for adults with disabilities is twice that for adults without disabilities
Despite the disability discrimination act 1995, a high rate of disabled people are unemployed.
According to the poverty site, approximately 1 in 5 adults with any type of disability who wants to work is unable to find employment this compares to 1 in 5 adults without a disability. People with disabilities pay extra costs ( social care support, mobility, and communication aids) to manage their impairment.

Question 13

What are the care and education services supporting children supposed to follow?

Answer 13

an early years foundation stage curriculum which sets standards and measures progress from birth-age 5. All schools and Ofsted pre-registered early-years providers must follow the EYFS. This includes child minders, reception, pre-schools, nurseries.

Question 14

What does EYFS cover?

Answer 14

EYFS covers areas of learning and development such as:
Communication and language
* Physical development
* Personal, social, emotional development
* Literacy
* Mathematics
* Understanding the world
* Expressive arts/design

Question 15

What happens in middle adulthood?

Answer 15

In middle adulthood, approximately between ages 40 and 65, people begin to notice a decline in physical stamina as they run/move more slowly, their eyesight often deteriorates. Loss of skin elasticity and increase in wrinkles. Women will experience menopause.

Question 16

What happens in later adulthood?

Answer 16

The effects of ageing are acute in later adulthood, there are changes in brain structure that result in noticeably slower intellectual and physical reactions, poorer memory and less efficient problem-solving skills.
Physical changes include poorer hearing/eyesight and a loss of muscle tissue leading to less strength and stamina.
Older people often experience changes in sleep patterns and immune system, making them prone to infections.

Question 17

What are the 6 C’s

Answer 17

Courage- To do right thing and speak up when concerned about poor practice
Communication- To listen carefully to service user , Motto should be “No decision about be should be made without me”
Compassion for service users and carers
Care- Ensuring care provided is right
Commitment for vision of service users
Competence in understanding service users needs, have expertise and knowledge to deliver effective care and support

Question 18

How do regulations affect working people?

Answer 18

If care professionals fail to meet regulator standards, they may be disciplined and may be removed from professional register where they lose the right to practice.

Question 19

How do policies and procedures affect service users?

Answer 19

Policies, procedures, codes of practice and conduct have become more specific so that they can be understood by service users, carers, and professionals and are more rigorously enforced.

Answer 20

nspection agencies have specific responsibility to monitor provision standards and require immediate action where failings are identified.
In 2013, when the Francis report was published against the Mid Staffordshire NHS trust, care quality and patient safety have been prioritised.