Chapter 1- defining health and wellbeing Flashcards
(18 cards)
WHO
The world health organisation
What type of view of health does WHO provide?
holistic view
Holistic meaning
Physical, mental and social factors all contribute to an individuals well-being
What does WHO say about good health?
It isn’t necessarily being without an illness as those with an underlying condition can still have a good sense of well-being with support needed
What do the social services and well-being (wales) act 2014 do?
place legal duties on local authorities, health boards and welsh minister to work with other organisations from different sectors to promote the well-being of those in need of care
What are the 9 definitions of well-being identified by the social services and well-being (wales) act 2014?
- protection from abuse and neglect
- education, training and recreation
- domestic, family and personal relationships
- contribution made to society
- securing rights and entitlements
- social and economic well-being
- suitability of living accommodation
- physical, mental health and emotional well-being
well-being in relation to a child
- physical, intellectual, emotional and behavioral development
- welfare (children’s act 1989)
Well-being in relation to an adult
- control over their day-to- day life
- participation in work
What are the protected characteristics made by the equality act?
- age
- disability
- sex
- sexual orientation
- gender reassignment
- marriage and civil partnership
- pregnancy and maternity
- race
- religion/belief
UNC
united nations convection
What do the UNC do?
Make principles which must be followed by local authorities
UN convection on the rights of persons with disabilities
disabled people must have choices equal to others, live independently and be included members of the community
UN convection on the rights of a child
Every child has the right to the best possible health
UN principles for older persons
Ensure that all elderly people have access to their families, community and healthcare in order to maintain their physical, mental and emotional well being to prevent/ delay illness
universal declaration of human rights
everyone has the right to a standard of living that meets their health and well-being needs
How do the welsh government measure well being across wales
national outcomes framework
what does the national outcomes framework contain?
- eight definitions of well-being relating to different aspects of an individuals life
- A set of statements known as well being outcomes which support each definition of well being
What do the well being outcomes do?
summarize how those who require care and support may think or feel about their life if their well-being is met
