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What is an advocate?
An advocate gives support to another person to help them express their views and wishes and help them stand up for their rights.
What can an advocate do to support?
- Safeguard
- Make decisions
- Challenge decisions
- Stand up for a persons rights
- Attend meetings
- Support
What is an IMCA?
Statutory
Used when a person lacks capacity and is sectioned under the Mental Health Act
When can someone access an independent advocate?
When there’s a barrier to full participation in health and social care situations and there is no appropriate person available.
How do you develop a rapport?
Equality Following Care Plan
Person Centred Care Choice
Strengths Based Practice Assessment Of Needs
Age Appropriate Communication Own Space
Confidentiality
Outcome Focused
Trust
Preferred Communication
Positive Risk Taking
Empathy
Acknowledge Required Outcomes
Promoting Independence
Keeping Dignity
What Communication equipment and support is in the NHS?
Provision of AAC equipment Interpreter or Sign Language Interpreter Independent Advocate Transport Someone Else At The Appointment
How is effective communication used?
Speak Clearly Speak Slowly Explain Multiple Times Patience Respect Eye Contact Active Listening
Give 3 examples of practices that can safeguard individuals?
Developing a rapport
Ensuring all individuals feel they have a voice and control
Ensuring all legislations are adhered to
What is a Code of Conduct?
Set of rules outlining the norms and responsibilities or proper practices of an organisation
What is an LPA?
Legal Documents that allows someone to make Decisions for you and act on your behalf.
What is a young carer?
A person under 18 who provides care for an adult or disabled child.
What are some services and support for unpaid carers?
- Carers Allowance
- Carers Assessment
- Social Services and Well-being Act
- Respite Care
- Home Modifications
- Transport Support
- Charities
- Access to info
What is isolation?
The absence of social contact and can lead to loneliness.
What does FREDA stand for?
Fairness Respect Equality Dignity Autonomy