LO1- Concepts and applying them Flashcards
(21 cards)
Equality
Treating people fairly according to their needs.
Diversity
Recognising that we are all different and respecting individual differences.
Empowerment
SP enabling and supporting individuals to be in control of their own lives
Independence
Not relying on others, having freedom to make your own choice
Inclusion
Ways of working that provide equal opportunities so that they are involved and feel like they belong
Respect
Having regard for the feelings, wishes or rights of others
Dignity
Care that promotes and does not undermine a person’s self-respect
What are our rights (PRECCC)
Protection from harm and abuse
Right to life
Equal and fair treatment
Choice
Confidentiality
Consultation
What are our care values (PPM)
Promoting equality and diversity
Promoting individual rights and beliefs
Maintaining confidentiality
Examples of applying care values (Promoting equality and diversity)
Equality: Having an equal opportunities policy
Diversity: Being offered a variety of different activities (choice)
Examples of applying care values (Promoting individual rights and beliefs)
Rights: Ensuring all areas are accessible to all
Beliefs: Providing a prayer room
Examples of applying care values (Maintaining confidentiality)
Confidentiality:
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Difference between rights and care values?
Rights - what individuals are entitled to
Values of care - principles that underpin the care that is provided
What are support networks
a range of services available in HSC to help individuals
they provide: advice, information, practical support
different types of support networks
support groups, informal support, advocacy services
what do support groups do
they aim to help individuals regain their control in their life and help empower them
what is informal support
this is given by those who are not paid to support you and those who are professionally trained
-usually provided by friends and family
what are advocacy services
an advocate is someone who speaks on behalf of an individual who is unable to speak for themselves (lack capacity)
-e.g. SEAP, Mencap, Empower me
how can advocates help
-Go to meetings with them or attending for
them
-Helping an individual find information
-Writing letters on the individuals behalf
-Speaking on behalf of the individual at a
case conference to express their wishes
what will advocates do on behalf of the individuals best interests
-Be completely independent and represent the individual’s views
-Ensure an individual’s rights and needs are recognised
-Represent an individua’s wishes and views
-SPEAK ON BEHALF OF an individual who cannot speak for themselves
-Act in the best interests of the person they are representing
what will advocates do on behalf of the individuals best interests
-Give their own personal opinion
-Make decisions for the individual
-Speak FOR
