Social Work Leg Exam 2016 Adult

Question 1

Code of professional practice 5.5

Answer 1

5.5 discriminate unlawfully or unjustifiably against individuals, carers, colleagues or other people.

Question 2

Code of professional practice 1.1

Answer 2

1.1 working with individuals in person centred ways and using this as the basis for social care and support.

Question 3

Code of professional practice 2.2

Answer 3

2.2 communicating in an appropriate, open, accurate and straightforward way.

Question 4

Code of professional practice 3.3

Answer 4

3.3 working with individuals and carers to keep themselves safe.

Question 5

Code of professional practice 4.4

Answer 5

4.4 ensuring that relevant colleagues and agencies are informed about the outcomes and implications of risk assessments.

Question 6

How to meet needs (provisions). And how the local authority can work in collaboration with other agencies.

Answer 6

Section 34 SSWB

Question 7

Should the family/individual want an assessment in Welsh then this is their right and local authorities must offer this, otherwise it could be considered as oppression under the guidelines of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2016 and the Code of Professional Practice set by the Care Council for Wales.

Answer 7

Welsh Language Act 1993 to provide services in Welsh were appropriate.

Question 8

Guidance about adults at risk and children at risk.

Answer 8

Section 131 SSWB

Question 9

Duty to assess the needs of an adult for care and support.

Answer 9

Section 19 SSWB

Question 10

Refusal of a needs assessment for an adult.
An individual could be encouraged to have an assessment, as the local authority still have a duty of care and an assessment would need to be carried out if the local authority suspects the adult is experiencing abuse or neglect.

Answer 10

Section 20 SSWB

Question 11

Concerns if she/he is fully capable of making decisions.

Answer 11

Mental Capacity Act 2005 Chapter 1

Question 12

Assessment order.
It allows for someone who is unwell to be admitted to hospital so health professionals can find out what is wrong, recommend how to help and start treatment.

Answer 12

Section 2 (assessment order) of the Mental Health Act 1983, as amended 2007

Question 13

(Voluntary/Informal). This means an individual would be able to get treatment but would be allowed to come and go without being detained.

Answer 13

Section 5 of the Mental Health Act 1983, as amended 2007

Question 14

Adults at Risk.
Places a duty of care and looks if the needs of care and support are being met by the local authority. This means there is a duty to investigate where there is a concern of abuse to adults.

Answer 14

Section 126-128 SSWB

Question 15

Understanding feelings. Views, wishes etc.

Answer 15

Section 6 SSWB

Question 16

Direct Payments to meet an adults needs. Payments direct to the adult who has needs.

Answer 16

Section 50 SSWB

Question 17

Direct Payments for further provision. Local authority makes payments when they feel the individual lacks capacity to consent to make their own direct payments.

Answer 17

Section 53 SSWB

Question 18

Combining needs assessments for a carer and a cared person.

Answer 18

Section 28 SSWB

Question 19

If found guilty and being sentenced then the court would take into account the seriousness of the crime.

Answer 19

Section 143 The Criminal Justice Act 1991 as amended 2003

Question 20

Personal data. The act advises local authorities to ensure they give appropriate regards when sharing information

Answer 20

Data Protection Act 1998

Question 21

Duty to meet care and support needs of an adult.

Answer 21

Section 35 SSWB

Question 22

Delivery of information and consultation strategies for carers. NHS working in partnership with local authorities to deliver minimum requirements.

Answer 22

Section 4 Carers Strategies (Wales) Measure 2010.

Question 23

Consultation in the course of preparing a strategy each local health board and its partner authorities must consult with those voluntary organisations which are in its area and with which it considers it appropriate to do so.

Answer 23

Section 4. The Carers Strategies (Wales) Regulations 2011.

Question 24

Promote the well-being of individuals who need care and support and carers who need support.

Answer 24

Section 5 SSWB

Question 25

Homelessness strategies. Individuals or families who may need support becoming homeless if they are receiving mental health services in the community.

Answer 25

Housing (Wales) Act 2014