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Unit two Flashcards

equality and diversity

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organisations for health

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-GP
-counsellor
-therapist
-mental health
-old age pensioners care home

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organisations for social

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-youth clubs
-counselling
-community groups

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organisations of childcare

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-playcare groups
-refuge centres

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equality definitions

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a person is respected as an individual, treated fairly, given the same/similar opportunities

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diversity definition

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recognising and valuing that every individual is unique

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rights definition

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what everyone legally has access to

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what rights are everyone entitled to

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-choice
-confidentiality
-protection from abuse and harm
-equal and fair treatment
-consultation
-right to life

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what does the right ‘choice’ mean for individuals

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having options, control over their lives, independence, empowerment

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what does the right ‘confidentiality’ mean for individuals

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private information should be secured, discussion in private room, info kept locked away

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what does the right ‘protection from abuse and harm’ mean for individuals

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H&SC setting safeguarding procedures and safety measures in place. Follow in health and safety legislation

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what does right ‘equal and fair treatment’ mean for individuals

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treating people according to their needs regardless of gender, race or sexuality

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what does the right ‘consultation’ mean for individuals

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people who use H&SC should be asked their views about treatment/care, informing the care/treatment they recieve.

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what does the right ‘right to life’ mean for individuals

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life is protected by the human rights law. Everyone’s right to life should be valued and respected and not taken away

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What are the values of care definition?

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  • core principles that underpin the work of those providing HSC services
  • set are guidelines on the ways of working (good practise) in care settings or all staff
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What are the values of care examples?

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  • they will receive equal opportunities
  • free from discrimination
  • diversity will be valued
  • have their rights supported
  • help to maintain or improve their quality of life
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how does the values of care help staff?

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  • give clear guidelines on how to fulfil role
  • improved practise - best care
  • staff meet legal requirement e.g. duty of care
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Values of care in Health and social care settings

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  • promoting equality and diversity
  • promote individual rights and beliefs
  • maintain confidentiality
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Values of care in childcare settings

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  • make welfare of the child paramount - DBS
  • keeping children safe and maintain healthy environments
  • working in partnership with family - Children Act 1989
  • encourage children’s learning and development
  • valuing diversity
  • ensuring equality of opportunity
  • anti-discriminatory practise
  • maintaining confidentiality
  • working with other professionals
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What is an advocate

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someone who speaks on behalf of an individual who is unable to speak up for themself
- act in individuals best wishes
- ensure individuals wishes and views are heard

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What will an advocate do

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  • be completely independent
  • ensure rights and needs are met
  • speak on behalf during meetings
  • act in their best wishes
  • go to meetings with or on behalf of individuals
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what wont an advocate do

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  • give their own opinions
  • judge individuals
  • make decisions for them
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advocacy organisitons

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  • SEAP - support, empower, advocate, promote
  • Mencap
  • Empower Me
  • British Institution of learning difficulties
  • Macmillan
  • Mind
  • Age UK
  • Headway
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SEAP

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  • charity who provide advocacy for those in health and social care settings
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Mencap

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  • support those with learning difficulties
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empower me

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  • voice for people with learning difficulties and mental health e.g. austitic
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British institute of learning disabilities

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  • campaign for people to have a voice through advocacy
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Macmillan

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  • support through friend and family
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Mind

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  • raise awarness of mental health
  • charity
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Age UK

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  • charity
  • raise awareness of whats out there for older generation
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Headway

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  • anyone with brain damage
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Prejudice

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  • pre-judging people based on what other people say
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stereotyping

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  • making unfair judgements about an individuals or groups based on prejudice
  • e.g. girls are smarter than boys
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labelling

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  • identify people negatively as part of group
  • assuming theyre all the same
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bullying

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  • range of negative behaviours that can cause physical or mental harm to others
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physical abuse

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causing physical harm and pain to hurt an individual
e.g. causing bruises, cuts, burns, broken bones

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verbal abuse

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name calling, insults, swearing, humiliation, tone of voice

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psychological (emotional) abuse

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threats and constant criticism
Undermine and control

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sexual abuse

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unwanted sexual touching or penetration, showing pornography to children, inappropriate photos of children or those who can’t consent

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neglect

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when a carer fails to care for someone properly, failing to meet basic needs

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disempowerment effects

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feel lack of control, may be dependent on abusive carer, feel unwanted/unimportant, may seem withdrawn, lose ability to think independently

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low self esteem / low self confidence effects

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feel worthless/helpless. won’t feel capable to try new things, may not achieve potential. May not mix with others

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poor health and wellbeing effects

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Withdrawn, isolated, frightened, high blood pressure, anxiety, conditions might get worse

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unfair treatment effects

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may not get care/treatment they need, may not be able to manage daily life, may not achieve potential

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how bullying effects mental health

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Depression, anxiety, self harming, develop eating disorder, aggression, uncooperative, withdrawn, socially isolated

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what is direct discrimination

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  • intentionally putting someone at a disadvantage or treating them unfairly
  • e.g. you didn’t get a job because you are a female
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what is indirect discrimination

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  • unintentionally putting someone at a disadvantage or treating them unfairly
  • e.g. job description having height/weight restrictions
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what is legislation

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  • a group of laws passed by Parliament
  • they state and protect the rights of an individual
  • legislation is upheld through the courts, which may prosecute individuals
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what are laws

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  • provide legal framework for care, ad provide the right to access and recieve care and support
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when was the care act passed

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2014

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what does the care act do

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  • duty on local authorities to promote individuals wellbeing
  • continuity of care
  • duty on local authorities to carry out Child’s Needs Assessments
  • an independent advocate available
  • adult safeguarding
  • authorities guarantee preventative services
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when was the health and social care act passed

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2012

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what are the two main principles underpinning the Health and social care act

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  • enabling patients to have more control over the care they recieve
  • those responsible for patient care have the freedom and power to commission care that meets local needs
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key aspects of the health and social care act

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  • No Decision About Me Without Me
  • Clinical Commissioning Groups are GP led
  • health and wellbeing boards bring together people and tackle inequalities
  • public health
  • healthwatch
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when did the equality act get passed

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2010

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what did the equality act do

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simplified the existing laws that cover discrimination

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key aspects of the equality act

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  • make discrimination against protected characteristics illegal
  • covers victimisation and harassment on basis of protected characteristics
  • women have right to breastfeed in public places
  • act encourages positive action
  • pay secrecy clauses are now illegal
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when was the mental capacity act passed

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2005

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what does the mental capacity act provide

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-legal framework setting out key principles and procedures to protect and empower those who are unable to make some of their own decisions

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what are the five statuary principles of the mental capacity act

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  • a presumption of capacity
  • support to make own decisions
  • unwise decisions
  • act in their best interests
  • less restrictive options
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when was the children’s act passed

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2004

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what are the key aspects of the children’s act

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  • protecting children at risk
  • children’s needs must come first (main principles)
  • child has a right to be consulted
  • children have a right to answer advocate
  • every young child should have the same ambitions, no matter the background
  • encourage partnership working
  • created the Children’s Commissioner
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when was the data protection act passed

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1998

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what does the data protection act state about all information

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  • processed fairly and lawfully
  • used only for the purposes for which it was intended
  • care workers should only collect and use information that is needed
  • accurate and kept upto date
  • kept for no longer than is necessary
  • processed in line with the rights of the individual
  • secured
  • not transferred to other countries
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when was the care certificate passed

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2014

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what does the care certificate consist of

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  • set of standards that HSC workers must follow in their daily working life
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what does the care certificate consist of

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  • set of standards that HSC workers must follow in their daily working life
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what are the quality assurance examples

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  • Care Quality Commission (CQC)
  • Ofsted ( Office for Standards in Education)
  • Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
  • NICE (National Insurance for Health and Care Excellence)
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when was human rights act passed

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1998

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who does human rights act apply to

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all public authority services

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key aspects of human rights act

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  • right to life
  • right to protect family life and privacy
  • right to liberty and security
  • right to freedom from discrimination
  • right to freedom of expression
  • right to free of thought, conscience, and religion
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what are national initiatives

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government guidelines and schemes which direct improvements in key elements of life
e.g. promote healthy eating

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when was care certificate passed

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2014

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what is the care certificate

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  • national initiative to guide health and social care providers and child care workers about role, rights, responsibility
  • should form part of their induction
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15 standards of care certificate

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  • understand your role
  • your personal development
  • duty of care - safeguarding
  • equality and diversity
  • work in person centered way
  • communication
  • privacy and dignity
  • fluids and nutrition
  • awareness
  • safeguarding adults
  • safeguarding children
  • basic life support
  • health and safety
  • handling information
  • infection prevention

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