UNIT 6 Flashcards
What does personalisation mean?
Personalisation means recognising that an individual has their own strengths, preferences, wishes and aspirations.
What are the features of personalisation?
• Addressing needs
• Meeting aspirations
• Control
• Independence
• Choice
• Empowerment
• Participation
• Preferences
What does the Equality Act 2010 do?
It protects individuals from unfair treatment and promotes a fair and more equal society
What are the 9 characteristics of the Equality Act 2010?
• Age
• Disability
• Gender Reassignment
• Race
• Religion or belief
• Sex (Gender)
• Sexual orientation
•Pregnancy & Maternity
•Marriage & Civil Partnership
What is the Children and Families Act 2014?
It ensures that all children, young people and their families are able to access the right support and provision to meet their needs.
What does the Human Rights Act 1998 say?
• Right to life
• Right to liberty and security
• Right to respect, privacy and family life
• Right to freedom from discrimination
• Right to freedom of expression
•Right to freedom of thoughts, conscience and religion
What does the Mental Capacity Act 2005 do?
The Law protects vulnerable people over the age of 16 around decision - making.
What are the 5 key principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005?
• Presumption of capacity
• Support to make own decisions
• Unwise decisions
• Best Interests
• Less restrictive option
What does the children Act 2004 do?
It reinforced that all people and organisations working with children have a responsibility to help safeguard children and promote their welfare.
What are the 6 key aspects of the Children Act 2004?
• Aim to protect children at risk of harm
• Paramountcy principle: Child’s need first above all else
• Children have the right to an advocate
• Encourages partnership working - sharing of info
• Children’s commissioner - Regulating collating and sharing of information
• Child has the right to be consulted - Their wishes should be considered
What is the the Every Child Matters of the Children Act 2004?
• Staying safe
• Being healthy
• Enjoy and Achieve
• Make a positive contribution
• Achieve economic well-being
What does the Data Protection Act 1998 do?
It it designed to protect personal data stored on computers or in organised paper filing systems.
What are the 8 key principles of the Data protection Act 1988?
• All data should be processed daily and lawfully
• All data should be used for the purposes it was intended for
• All data should be adequate and relevant but not excessive
• All data should be accurate and kept up to date
• All data should be kept for no longer than necessary
• All data should be secure
• It shouldn’t be transferred to other countries outside the EU unless consent is given
• All data should be used in line with the rights of an individual
What does co-production mean?
Co-production is about collaboration between professionals and service users
What is a self-assessment of needs?
Self - assessment of needs is led as far as possible by the service user or together with a professional. It focuses on the outcomes the service user wants to achieve
