specification Flashcards
e.g of the care act
should be no gap in care and support when individuals choose to move
e.g of the health and social care act
greater voice for patients
e.g of the equality act
introduction of protected characteristics
e.g of the mental capacity act
capacity should be assumed unless proved otherwise
e.g the children’s act
introduction of the children’s commissioner
e.g of the data protection act
personal information should be accurate and where necessary kept up to date
impact of legislation and national initiatives
- person centred approach to care
- empowerment
- higher standards of care
- accessible services
- provides a system of redress
- applies care values
how to apply best practise in a health and social care environment
-be non judgemental
-value diversity
-effective communication between authorities
-regular staff meetings
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discriminatory practice in health and social care
- stereotyping, prejudice
- abuse and neglect(Victoria Climbie)
- inadequate care(Stephen Lawrence)
- being patronising
appropriate response to promote equality diversity and rights
- whistleblowing
- campaigns
e.g of diversity
9 protected characteristics
- race
- religion
- disability
- age
- sexuality or sex
- pregnancy or just having a baby
- transsexual
- gender reassignment
- marriage and civil partnership
health and social care rights
- choice
- consultation
- confidentiality
- protection from abuse and harm
- equal and fair treatment
- life
3 main care values
- promoting equality and diversity
- maintaining confidentiality
- promoting rights and beliefs
the values of care in child services
- 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
discriminatory practises
- bases of discrimination e.g race, disability, social class, age, gender, sexuality
- types of abuse
- prejudice
- stereotype
- bullying
impact of discrimination on individuals
- disempowerment
- low self esteem
- poor health and well being
- unfair treatment
- mental health
weakness of legislation on reducing discrimination
- 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
systems of redress
- solicitor
- equal opportunities commission
- county court
- complain to senior management
strengths of legislation
- raise awareness
- more rights
- equality in terms of Job opportunities
- system of redress/support
ways organisations can foster positive attitudes in staff
- training
- staff meetings
- policies
- mentoring system to give staff advice and support
