Equality diversity and rights in health and social care
Level 3 - Unit 2 Equality diversity and rights in health and social care P1 - explain the concepts of equality diversity and rights in relation to health and social care. Introduction In a health and social care environment equality diversity and rights are essential to ensure everyone is prune to having rights and has the right to be treated equally no matter their race age or sex and also to be accepted and respected. Diversity The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect. It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognising our individual differences. These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio- economic status, age physical abilities, religious beliefs etc. It is the exploration of these differences in a safe positive and nurturing environment. It is about understanding each other and moving beyond simple tolerance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity within each individual. Examples Genders - In the past men had more rights than women and were seen as more important. Women still earn less than men for similar work and find difficulty in breaking through the 'glass ceiling' to the most senior positions at work. There are far more derogatory terms, such as 'slag', used to describe women than men. Culture - All of us have a cultural background - activities,
Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care
BTEC National Diploma Health And Social Care Unit 2 Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care Assignment 3 Georgina reed Introduction In this assignment I will be describing how anti discriminatory practice is promoted in health and social care settings. I will be discussing difficulties that may arise when implementing anti discriminatory practice in health and social care. Last I will justify ways of overcoming difficulties that may arise when implementing anti discriminatory practices in health and social care settings. P5 Within the health and social care sector it is important that people understand and promote anti discriminatory practice. There are various ways of how they can challenge discriminatory issues and practices. One of the ways in which a carer can promote anti discriminatory practice is to always treat patients/residents the same (equal).another element of active promotion of anti discriminatory practice is to provide active support consist with peoples beliefs, culture and preferences of the individual. Active support encourages individuals to do as much for themselves as possible, to maintain their independence and physical ability. It encourages people with disabilities to maximise their own potential and independence. In the health and social care environment you should never treat anyone different compared to others. M3 When
Promoting The Rights And Responsibilities Of Service Users In Care Settings
AO1: Promoting The Rights And Responsibilities Of Service Users In Care Settings Task 1C: What difficulties or tension might arise between the rights and responsibilities in a care setting such as Queensland? Include: * Balancing people's rights against their responsibilities. * Balancing the needs of people who use service with the availability resources. * Role boundaries. * Legal requirements. * Tension between organisational policies and service user's needs. * Tension within individuals. * Tension between service user and care workers. * Tension between service user and the organisation. Balancing people's rights against their responsibilities Maintaining a balance of rights and responsibilities is essential to constructing and preserving a good relationship between the service user and care worker. In a Balanced rights and responsibilities one person does not overpower another, and so that they can be clear about how they should distribute power. Balancing rights and responsibilities together can be very difficult for care workers and the service users and can also build tensions. All service users in Queensland have a right to be treated equally, along with their right it is care workers responsibility to provide equal care for the service users. Service users have a responsibility towards those who are offering the service. They also have rights. Balancing
How Culture Affects Health?
How Culture Affects Health? In this report, I will be explaining how different cultures have different eating habits and how it affects them because of their beliefs. I will also be explaining how people are restricted to eat some foods due to their beliefs, which also impact their health. The Chinese Culture The Chinese culture consists of a number of treatments including acupuncture and Chinese herbology. Animal parts are often used in medicine. Shark fish soup is traditionally regarded as as beneficial for health in East Asia. Acordding to Compendium of Materia Medica, it's good for strengthening the waist, nourishing blood and improving digestion. However, scientists do not approve of this treatment. Acupuncture Acupuncture is thought to have originated in China and is most commonly associated with Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Different types of acupuncture (Japanese, Korean, and classical Chinese acupuncture) are practiced and taught throughout the world.In western medicine, a common treatment for headchaes is when a acupuncturist insert a needle which is located roughly in the centre of the webs between between the thumbs and the palms of the patient. The patient reclines, and the points on each hand are first sterilized with alcohol, and then thin, disposable needles are inserted to a depth of approximately 3-5 mm until a characteristic "twinge" is felt
In this unit I will explain six potential hazards in a health and social care setting.
In this unit I will explain six potential hazards in a health and social care setting. There are potential hazards in the health and social setting, these hazards affect all the people working in that care setting, there are loads of hazards which can be found in every surface of that care setting. In a residential or day care setting, much is done to ensure that service users, and therefore staff as well, are protected from harm. Environmental hazards include: * Slippery floors * Worn carpets * Hot surfaces * Objects left on the floor * Equipment left in corridors, on stairs or blocking fire exits * Trailing flexes In a nursery worn carpets are very big hazards, it can cause a very big harm for children. The worn carpets could possible contain bacteria and children are always playing on the floor so they can easily catch them. But also it can cause hazards to the staff because it would be easy for them to trip over it and fall down on the children's. But also they may be caring something hot in their hands and that may fall on the children's and harm them. Either way children's are at risks. Slippery floor are also another big hazard that can cause harms, for example in a care home a slippery floor can cause a big damage on a service user or even a care worker that is carrying a very unstable service users, because the service users in that care home can slip and
promoting good health - AO1
Health is the state of complete physical mental and social well being it is not just being absent from illness. Health can be defined negatively and positively an example of a negative approach to health is the holistic concept of health considers the whole person rather than just concentration on the one problem that they may have. It recognises that every aspect of health can impact on another. For example mental health can affect our physical health. Holistic concept of health is becoming increasingly used in mainstream medical practice as part of a broader view of patient care as it looks at the person as a whole. For example if you are emotionally upset, you're mental, social, spiritual and physical health can be affected. "It is very difficult to separate the aspects of health as they are interrelated and interdependent" (textbook) Another negative approach to health is known as the medical model or the biomedical model of health. This looks at people as if they are machines. The body parts can be replaced or repair due to the fact that the body is seen as one big system. This means that if we ever become ill we go straight to the doctor and let the doctor diagnose what is the problem. The doctor will then provide a medication or recommend other ways to fight the problem. People who fall into this category are people who look for biological reasons for their
Promoting equality and diversity in healthcare and the role of confidentiality
Factors that support and inhibit communication Promoting equality and diversity Equality and diversity is very important part in our society and it is essential to have as everyone has the right to be treated appropriately as each individual is different to one another. This may be particularly related to the people who may be vulnerable to prejudice and discrimination by others such as racism. Having equality means that people in the society will have the chance to speak out their voice and give every individual person a chance to fulfil their potential. On the other hand, diversity means understanding and promoting that each individual is unique and recognizing our individual differences. These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio- economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, or other ideologies. It is the exploration of these differences in a safer positive and nurturing environment. It is also about the understanding each other and moving beyond simple tolerance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity contained within each individual. Equality and diversity makes people recognise, respect and value the differences that people have. Promoting equality should remove discrimination in all of the aforementioned areas. Bullying, harassment or victimization is also considered as equality and
The Principles Underpinning the Role of the Practitioner Working with Children
Unit 5 Assignment- The Principles Underpinning the Role of the Practitioner Working with Children (E1) What are the responsibilities of the practitioner in professional relationships? Respect parents views as they are the main carers and first educators of the child. Consider all parents wishes and offer them high standards for their child. Listen to their views and concerns. As well as talking to parents you should respect confidentiality. As you may come across sensitive information, and learners need to be aware of legislation within the setting they are in. The Data Protection Act 1998 protects individual rights and helps prevent information spreading. Respecting diversity of family structures, backgrounds, languages, culture and beliefs are also part of the practitioner's role. If other children discriminate a child it could affect the child in later life. The child could develop serious emotional and social problems. So it's important for practitioners to notice signs of discrimination. Working in part of a good working team enables a happy environment for the children and their parents. With a good relationship with parents children will settle in more quickly and helps the practitioner understand the child's needs. Many children go into early years nervous and afraid as they may be leaving their parents for the first time. Practitioners should enable a
The impact of one national policy Every Child Matters and one piece of legislation Children Act 2004 on care practice and provision
The impact of one national policy – Every Child Matters and one piece of legislation – Children Act 2004 on care practice and provision Social Workers Social workers are there to help children and to implement the current legislation in order to make sure that children aren’t at risk. Social workers help disadvantaged children or children who have been flagged up as at risk, they help deal with families that are struggling to cope. The current legislation is ECM (Every Child Matters); they learn all about this and make sure they implement it into their work in order to see that the child gets the best outcome. The legislation is meant to set out clear cut concise rules in which they have to stick by, it allows them to know what their rights are and what they should be doing at what point. However that is just a piece of legislation, it wouldn’t be anything without the social workers being there and implementing it. Everyone has different views on how successful the current legislation is at the moment, as a lot of things the legislation has failed a few children where the problems weren’t recognised and sorted out soon enough leading to the eventual death of two children which were highlighted in the press a lot. After the death of Victoria Climbié they looked at the legislation and at the social worker who was dealing with her at the time in order to diagnose any
Children and the Common Assessment Framework.
Impact On Parents The common assessment framework makes everyone think about the bigger picture, they say that one of the most important things is that the parents are there too. Before the CAF with all the other agencies everything was just looping round in a circle and people werent really getting anywhere. The process can support outcomes for children, young people and their families that have been improved by ensuring that they get the right ammount of support that they need and want. However some challenges are still there, for example they say that more needs to be done with support for early intervention and prevention. Some research was done into the improved outcomes from the CAF, some of these are: 'engaging children, young people and families as equal partners in the process ensuring consistency of the lead professional support, which helps families and professionals work together better integrating all of the elements of the CAF process ensuring multi-agency working and information sharing, which improves understanding of need and service provision developing a better understanding of children and young people’s needs at the earliest possible stage.' One parent said 'I was glad that if there was a problem that I could go to her... she’s just so easy and she’s willing to give you all the information and help that you need... it just makes it so much
