want to tell them. We communicate to pass on information‚ whether it is to chat with a friend‚ pass on information to a college or engage a service user through their given form of communication. In a social care setting communication with a service user is an integral part of their care. If a service user does not understand what is being said to them or vice versa it can lead to misunderstandings and serious problems. It will also affect the wellbeing of the service user and can lead to
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Unit 74 1.1 Explain the importance of meeting an individual’s communication needs. Service users who have communication problems need support to enable them to express themselves effectively. It is therefore important for the carer to be aware of the individuals preferred method of communication and also to support the individual to use their preferred method. Service users have the right to communicate through their chosen method and their choice should be acknowledged and respected by supporting
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for a successful health and care setting‚ they are applied in health and social care to ensure that clients are cared for in the best possible way. This assay is going to define what principles are and how they are applied in health and social care sectors. It will also talk about protection of individuals from harm‚ person cantered approach‚ ethical dilemmas according to the scenarios given‚ implementation of policies‚ legislation‚ regulations and codes of practice relevant in care sectors with their
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improving the health and quality of life for people with dementia There are many health professionals who provide services that are available to individuals with dementia. Health care services include home care‚ day care and services provided by doctors and nurses. The services available and the way they are organised‚ vary from area to area. Health and social care professionals have a duty to work closely with each other and communicate with each other to provide the best support and care with those
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Social care is conveyed by a wide range of associations and experts‚ and inside families and societies. Those that provide social care are the ones that work in the health and social care sector such as social workers‚ nurses‚ registered managers‚ supervisors and occupational therapist. Many people who provide social care aren’t paid. “Carers provide all sorts of practical support: help cooking meals‚ help with the washing‚ just keeping someone company; they also help with benefits and other financial
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in a health or social care setting there are many items of legistlation and guidelines which are used in health and social care in order to protect and safeguard the health and well being of all of those who work and are treated in the health and social care sector. These items of legislations work by preventing the spread and threat of infection through the use of hygienic and clean practices. Legislation‚ regulations and guidance that govern infection prevention and control: Health and
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UNIT 2 EQUALITY‚ DIVERSITY AND RIGHTS IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE The definition of equality is a state of being equal. For example equal rights in status‚ rights and opportunities. Equality is based on the legal obligation to comply with anti-discrimination legislation. Equality is what protects people from being discriminated against because of their sex‚ race‚ disability‚ religion‚ age or beliefs. (www.otleycollege.ac.uk-17/09/12). The definition of diversity means to be varied or different
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Marginalisation‚ means being pushed to the margins of society‚ this means that you are unable to participate in the health and care services that are available. In health and social care no one should be marginalised no matter what their background is circumstances‚ sexual orientation on health status. * Disempowerment means that a group of people are discriminated‚ by the health professions it could be the nurses in the hospital discriminating against the group of people; this also means that
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Kara Hooper – 08/11/14 Unit 503 1.1 – Explain models of practice that underpin equality‚ diversity and inclusion in own area of responsibility It is important to understand the positive values of equality and diversity in my role as all service users are vulnerable whether physically or mentally. Caring for others and engaging with them engaging in decisions in relation to their life‚ health and wellbeing exercises a certain amount of power over the vulnerable adult. This has the potential to be
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What is dementia? If you‚ or a friend or relative‚ have been diagnosed with dementia‚ you may be feeling anxious or confused. You may not know what dementia is. This factsheet should help answer some of your questions. The term ’dementia’ is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by specific diseases and conditions. These include Alzheimer’s disease and sometimes as a result of a stroke. Dementia is progressive‚ which means the symptoms will gradually get worse. How
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