specification

Question 1

e.g of the care act

Answer 1

should be no gap in care and support when individuals choose to move

Question 2

e.g of the health and social care act

Answer 2

greater voice for patients

Question 3

e.g of the equality act

Answer 3

introduction of protected characteristics

Question 4

e.g of the mental capacity act

Answer 4

capacity should be assumed unless proved otherwise

Question 5

e.g the children’s act

Answer 5

introduction of the children’s commissioner

Question 6

e.g of the data protection act

Answer 6

personal information should be accurate and where necessary kept up to date

Question 7

impact of legislation and national initiatives

Answer 7

• person centred approach to care
• empowerment
• higher standards of care
• accessible services
• provides a system of redress
• applies care values

Question 8

how to apply best practise in a health and social care environment

Answer 8

-be non judgemental
-value diversity
-effective communication between authorities
-regular staff meetings
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Question 9

discriminatory practice in health and social care

Answer 9

• stereotyping, prejudice
• abuse and neglect(Victoria Climbie)
• inadequate care(Stephen Lawrence)
• being patronising

Question 10

appropriate response to promote equality diversity and rights

Answer 10

• whistleblowing

- campaigns

Question 11

e.g of diversity

9 protected characteristics

Answer 11

• race
• religion
• disability
• age
• sexuality or sex
• pregnancy or just having a baby
• transsexual
• gender reassignment
• marriage and civil partnership

Question 12

health and social care rights

Answer 12

• choice
• consultation
• confidentiality
• protection from abuse and harm
• equal and fair treatment
• life

Question 13

3 main care values

Answer 13

• promoting equality and diversity
• maintaining confidentiality
• promoting rights and beliefs

Question 14

the values of care in child services

Answer 14

• welfare paramount
• equality of opportunity
• partnership with other professionals
• partnership with parents and families
• maintaining confidentiality
• encouraging children’s learning and development
• valuing diversity
• reflective practitioner
• providing a safe and healthy working environment
• anti-discriminatory practise

Question 15

discriminatory practises

Answer 15

• bases of discrimination e.g race, disability, social class, age, gender, sexuality
• types of abuse
• prejudice
• stereotype
• bullying

Question 16

impact of discrimination on individuals

Answer 16

• disempowerment
• low self esteem
• poor health and well being
• unfair treatment
• mental health

Question 17

weakness of legislation on reducing discrimination

Answer 17

• discrimination still exists(needs more work to change attitudes)
• difficult to police the amount of discrimination occurring
• people are unaware of their rights
• lack consistency
• stereotyping is still influential

Question 18

systems of redress

Answer 18

• solicitor
• equal opportunities commission
• county court
• complain to senior management

Question 19

strengths of legislation

Answer 19

• raise awareness
• more rights
• equality in terms of Job opportunities
• system of redress/support

Question 20

ways organisations can foster positive attitudes in staff

Answer 20

• training
• staff meetings
• policies
• mentoring system to give staff advice and support