Legislation to prevent Adult Abuse
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Act 2006 This legislation was first bought out in 2006. It was bought out so that the protection of adults was put into place. The legislation requires anybody working with adults to be registered. The legislation works alongside The Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) they are responsible for deciding who should be barred fromw orking with the vulnerable. This would be done from any illegal action which they have undertaken and been, cautioned, reprimanded or even sent to jail for. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 enables some criminal convictions to become 'spent', or ignored, after a 'rehabilitation period'. A rehabilitation period is a set length of time from the date of conviction. After this period, with certain exceptions, an ex-offender is not normally obliged to mention their conviction when applying for a job or obtaining insurance, or when involved in criminal or civil proceedings. The Act is more likely to help people with few and/or minor convictions because of the way further convictions extend the rehabilitation period. People with many convictions, especially serious convictions, may not benefit from the Act unless the last convictions are very old. Criminal Records A person's offence will still remain on the Police National Computer even after it has become spent - it will
Drugs and Alcohol.
Drugs and Alcohol In this essay I aim to find out why people, particularly teenagers, turn to drugs and / or alcohol. I am also going to research the different kinds of drugs available, and the effects of these drugs and alcohol. I will also find out how I can help somebody with a drug or alcohol problem. There are many reasons why people turn to drugs or alcohol, they include: * They enjoy the short-term effects * They want the same kind of experience they get from drinking alcohol * Their friends use them * They are curious about the effects * The drugs are easily available * As part of growing up, teenagers want to 'break the rules' Alcohol, however, is a lot easier to get hold of, and many young children and teenagers have drunk alcohol with their friends to get drunk. I surveyed several teenagers that have drank alcohol and asked them why they did it. Becky, 13 - My friends have vodka and stuff in their cupboards and we just mix them all up and get drunk for a laugh. I know it's stupid but we just do it. Jo, 15 - One night I just got really, really drunk because I was with my friends. I ended up giving some lip to a policeman and being put in a cell! Miles, 17 - If alcohol disappeared there'd be no way to enjoy yourself. People take drugs and drink alcohol differently, and these different ways are put into three different categories. Some people take a
Produce a written assignment showing an understanding of the four main tissue types (epithelial, muscle, connective and nervous) and what they do in the heart and the intestine.
Unit 5- Anatomy and physiology Task 1 P2- Outline the structure of the main tissues of the body. Produce a written assignment showing an understanding of the four main tissue types (epithelial, muscle, connective and nervous) and what they do in the heart and the intestine. Tissues are groups of cells with a common structure and function. There are four main tissues in the body - epithelium, muscle, connective tissue and nervous tissue. Epithelial tissue- Epithelial tissue covers external surfaces and internal cavities and organs. Glands are also composed of epithelial tissue. It is made up of cells closely packed and ranged in one or more layers; compound epithelia is made up of several layers of cells and Simple epithelia is a single layer of cells. Simple epithelial includes four different types; squamous, cuboidal, ciliated and columnar. Epithelial tissue, regardless of the type, is usually separated from the underlying tissue by a thin sheet of connective tissue; basement membrane. The basement membrane provides structural support for the epithelium and also binds it to neighbouring structures. As a group, epithelial tissues perform a variety of functions, including protection, absorption, excretion, secretion and lubrication. It is surface tissue so capacity for growth and repair is greater than any other tissue. In the Intestines- The apical surface of
Antenatal screening tests
Antenatal screening tests There are many antenatal tests that can be carried out during pregnancy which will offer reassurance to the parents. They involve monitoring the health of the mother and the baby throughout the pregnancy until the birth. As well assessing both the health of the mother and the unborn baby antenatal screening tests also detect any diseases which may affect the foetus or even any diseases which may cause complication with the baby once they are born. It is also important for these antenatal tests to take place as unborn babies are more at risk from developing diseases because they rely on their mother for protection as their immune systems are weak. Any problems that may occur during labour, before and after the birth of the baby as a result of a disease may be helped by these screening tests to solve any potential problems. Factors which could possibly increase the risk of an abnormality within the pregnancy include the age of the mother and her medical history as well as a family history of genetic conditions. The two main types of antenatal screening tests which detect abnormalities or problems with the foetus include amniocentesis and blood tests. An amniocentesis test is carried out to detect genetic disorders which include muscular dystrophy, haemophilia and sickle cell disorders. Blood tests are done to check for anaemia, spina bifida and blood
Factors that affect learning for different individuals. The factors that currently influence my learning do have a strong impact; my chosen lifestyle means that I need to be employed and work a minimum of sixteen hours per week in order to pay the bills.
Task 2: Factors that influence learning vary between individuals, so factors that affect me may not necessarily affect others. David Kolb observed that "personal habits and routines, beliefs, cultural customs, values, motivation and career aspirations are all influences because they can affect attitudes to study and its priority over other demands on an individual, such as home life or work." (B. Stretch, M. Whitehouse. BTEC Nationals Health and Social Care Book 1: 279) The following diagram shows a range of influences that affect learning. The factors which are identified in the diagram that have the most impact on my learning are: time, friends, aspirations, employment, lifestyle and motivation. Some of these factors influence me negatively and some positively; although I have found that with experience and change in my surrounding environment that these factors differ. I have also found that with experience I have developed ways to overcome the barriers that influence my learning. The factors that currently influence my learning do have a strong impact; my chosen lifestyle means that I need to be employed and work a minimum of sixteen hours per week in order to pay the bills. The time that I spend at work means I have limited time to complete any college work so therefore I need to be motivated continuously to attend college, work and complete assignments. Not only
Evaluate Biomedical and Socio Medical models of Health
Evaluate the biomedical and socio medical models of health and come to your own conclusion and their usefulness in health and social care. The biomedical model of health is useful for bringing down the number of unhealthy or disease condition and premature death. This model is where they look at the parts of the body that might work together to make sure people have good health. There is a close resemblance between the biomedical model and the negative definition of health. The biomedical model of health focuses on the removal of illness through diagnosis and effective treatment which makes is useful for helping ill patients. They look at what is wrong and fix that part of the person. If a person isn't well they would be advised to visit the doctor to be examined. If they are ill the doctor will make a diagnosis and the individual is them offered a treatment to make them better. They view the body as a machine and when a part in it goes wrong it must be fixed in order for it to work again. This approach to health is used mostly in the western world. It’s popular and useful because it uses scientific methods, the treatment and care of people is cheaper, expert knowledge is used to achieve the results and public health has been improved. It has one focus; the actual person (biological process), rather than the social and emotional process of the individual. The biomedical
Discuss the nature-nurture debate in relation to individual development
BND Health and Social Care Unit 4- Development Through The Life Stages P4- Describe the two theories of ageing M3- Use examples to compare two major theories of ageing D2-Evaluate the influence of two major theories of ageing on health and social care provision In this assignment I am going to be writing about the two theories of the ageing process of an individual. These two theories are called the disengagement theory and the activity theory. Disengagement Theory The disengagement theory was a theory, introduced by two authors called Cuming and Henry (1961), which suggested that as we get older, we will naturally make positive effort to withdraw from life as a response to their lessening physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills and abilities, diminishing interests and expectations of how they should behave. The reason for this is because older people will disengage due to reduced physical health and loss of social opportunities. (B.Stretch, 2007) There are many problems or issues that have a tendency to limit social interactions, which could potentially be a reason why older people tend to disengage more. I am going to now going to demonstrate this in a table below: Problem Explanation Ill health Poor mobility or problems with hearing or vision may make interaction with other people more difficult Retirement Retiring from work may mean less contact
The process of child development and factors that may affect it.
Unit TDA 2.1 Task 1 Age Gross Motor Skills Fine Motor Skills Effective Practice Birth to 2 years Becoming aware of themselves - First start to roll over, then sitting, crawling, standing then walking. Tries to kick. Interested in the environment and surroundings. Can walk up the stairs - assisted or holding on. Palmer and pincer grip Becoming more aware of their own likes and dislikes. Looking around and pointing. Smiling. Block building. Talking Singing Reading Giving choice 2-5 years Can now run and climb. Pedal a bike on their own. Can stand on tiptoes. Is able to jump. Ball skills are constantly improving and so is ball coordination. Is able to take themselves to the toilet. Starting to get good control of a pencil. By the latter years they are starting to write in sentences. Is able to count and can colour in pictures. Can get dressed and undressed unassisted. Can complete simple jigsaws Reading Encourage them to try new things. More independence 5-7 years Fluent speech Can balance on apparatus with no or little help. Is able to skip with a rope. Can hop. Has growth spurts. Good ball control. Much better coordination. Draws with detail. Knows left and right. Is aware of sexual differences. Encourage Drawing Reading Writing 7-11 years Good at throwing. Balancing Good body control Is more active -
Explain key characteristics and concepts of Humanistic Therapy, Psychodynamic therapy & Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy
Lisa Chinnery Unit 2 1.1 Explain key characteristics and concepts of Humanistic Therapy, Psychodynamic therapy & Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy Humanistic Therapy The foundations of the humanistic approach provide the client with a deeper understanding of who they are, what they feel and the opportunity to explore the possibility of creating personal choices. It encourages self-awareness and self-realisation. Humanistic therapy is used for anxiety, low self-esteem, bereavement, depression, stress management, loss or relationship issues. The key characteristics are; Congruence – Genuineness, the counsellor shows honesty and openness toward the client, not putting on a front, they are equals. Empathy – Accepting the client for who they are, not judging them them whatever they say or do will allow the client to open up. Unconditional Positive Regard – Putting ourselves in the clients shoes, if the client feels, we are right there with them and know how they are feeling it will help them along the way, knowing that they are not alone with how they are feeling and where they are in their mind. Environment – A safe environment is needed for the client to open up and carry on along their journey, they should be seen in a secure, private, comfortable space that allows them the freedom to open up without the worry of outside influences. Also, that their sessions are
Health and safety legislation. - Health and safety at work act 1974
Health and safety at work act 1974 This Act is about security and welfare of every person at work, for protecting others against risks to health, also preventing the unlawful acquisition, procession and use of dangerous substances. It is the responsibility of all employers to health, safety ad social well being of that staff contractors, visitors and members of the public on their premises at all times. The main requirement of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations is that employers must carry out risk assessments to eliminate or reduce risks. Employers with five or more employees need to record the significant findings of a risk assessment - it is not necessary to record risk assessments for trivial or insignificant risks. It recommended that staff receive health and safety training to assist in achieving their aims. In every work place maintenance of a working environment for employees that is safe, without risks to health, adequate as regard facilities and arrangement. Employers to minimise the health risks associated with manual handling, a term used to describe activities which involve lifting, carrying, moving, holding, pushing, lowering, pulling or restraining an object, person or animal. Employers should: * avoid the need to lift, carry, push, pull, lower or support loads wherever possible * mechanise tasks where they cannot be avoided by the use
