2.2.1 A Flashcards
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How can the act help those who need care?
The Act changes the way local authority social services andother care services work together in partnership to help andsupport people. Kniwn as mukti agency working.
Respect for equality and diversity: Equality act 2010
This piece of law makes it illegal to discriminate against someone for example because of their sexual orientations and other factors like age disability race etc
What is WHO
Stands for world health organisation.WHO is the directing and coordinatingauthority for health within the UnitedNations system.It is responsible for providing leadership onglobal health matters, shaping the healthresearch agenda and setting norms and standards.
How does WHO define health?
WHO describes health as an experience which is not just about being without illness. Itsdefinition supports a position where a person can live with an underlying health conditionand continue to have a good sense of well-being with appropriate care and support.This is known as a ‘Holistic’ view.
Statutory care
Statutory services in health and social care are essential services that thegovernment mandates local authorities to provide. These services are crucial for thewellbeing of individuals and communities. E.g. GP services, hospital care and emergency services.
Voluntary care
The community and voluntary sector plays a crucial role in both healthcare, social care and ensuring healthy lives for people across the UK. E.g. provided by non profit organisations, charities like Red Cross and community groups
Private care
Independent care providers offer a wide range of services, including: PrimaryCare: GP practices and walk-in clinics. Secondary Care: Specialist treatments in privatehospitals. Mental Health Support: Counselling and therapy services. Home Care: Support fordaily living activities.
What are national indicators
are a description of the national outcomes used by WAG to see if well-being is improving. These indicators enable WAG to assesswhether work being done by health and social care services to promote health andwell-being is making a positive difference to individuals who need care and support.
The National outcomes framework contains
• Eight definitions of well-being relating to different aspects of life. (pictured above)• A description of national outcome indicators that are being used by the government to see if well-being is improving. National indicators are standard measures by the government to gather evidence to see if well-being outcomes are being met across Wales.
