Explain the requirements of Care in the community legislation in relation to mental health problems.

for at home rather than in an institution. This enables people to remain living in their own homes so they can retain as much independence as possible and avoiding social isolation. This means that local authorities have the responsibility of assessing peoples individuals needs. Some may need to be in a hospital to receive care and medication. People with mental health problems are able to stay in familiar surroundings whilst getting all the care they need. There are different types of services available such as support groups, home help and community day services.2. Describe the Medical model of disability and the social model of disability.There are two models of disability, the Social model and the Medical model both with contrasting views towards disabled people. In the Medical model the illness, condition or disability takes priority over the person.  They are just simply seen as being ill or disabled and needing some kind of treatment. The views of disability are that the condition or illness is seen first and the person second. Whereas the Social model concentrates on the person irrelevant of any conditions, illnesses or disabilities. The social model recognises that a person’s impairment does not make them less of a human being. It suggests that the person has the right to the same opportunities in housing, education, transport and facilities as anybody else. A simple example is that of a wheelchair user who has a mobility impairment. He is not actually disabled in an environment where he can use public transport and gain full access to buildings and their facilities in the same way that someone without his impairment would do. 3. Compare the strengths and weaknesses of each model.The Medical model is good because they find cures for people who want to be cured. But I think it should take the person into consideration too, some people may not want to be cured. Such as people who are born with disabilities and know no different. The social model is the better views as it treats everybody equal, treating the person and the disability or condition. In an ideal world the medical model and the social model will work together to create a more equal society.