Unit 2 Flashcards
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Define The Term: Equality
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The same opportunities are provided and everyobe is treated equally and fairly and NOT the same!
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Define The Term; Diversity
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Recognising and valueing, along with accepting the differences between us.
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What Is The Equality Act?
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It is a piece of legislation that simplifies previous pieces of legislation and binds them all together under one law. Previous legislations include: Sex Discrimination Act, Race Relations Act and Disability Discrimination Act.
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What Are The 9 Protected Characteristics Under The Equality Act?
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Age Discrimination Gender Reassignment Marriage and Civil Partnership Pregancy and Maternity Race Religion and Beliefs Sex Equality Sexual Orientation
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What Are The 8 Key Features Of The Equality Act?
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Direct and Indirect Discrimination Access To; Education, Employment, Goods, Services and Housing Victimisation and Harassment Reasonable Adjustments Breastfeeding In Public Positive Actio Association Pay Secrecy
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Define The Terms;
Direct Discrimination
Indirect Discrimination
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DIRECT- When an employer treats you differently or worse than someone else because of who you are. Known as being treated ‘less favourably’
INDIRECT- When a practice, policy or rule which applies to everyone in the same way, affects some people more. This is known as ‘particular disadvantage’
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Describe The Key Feature:
Access To; Education, Employment, Goods, Services and Housing
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No matter where you come from you should be given an equal opportunity and provided with these things. They should not be held back by these things either.
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Describe The Key Feature;
Harassment and Victimisation
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The aggressive pressure or intimidation along with the action of singling someone out for cruel or unjust treatment. This is now illegal.
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Describe The Key Feature;
Reasonable Adjustments
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By employers or providors of goods and services for individuals with disabilities for special requirements. These can include; ramps, unisex toilets, braille etc.
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Describe The Key Feature;
Breastfeeding In Public
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Women have the right to breastfeed in public but not in the workplace.
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Describe The Key Feature;
Positive Action
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Encouraging or training individuals to apply for jobs or take part in an activity of which people that are of the protected characteristics are under represented.
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Describe The Key Feature;
Association
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Now protection for the carers of an individual who falls under the protected characteristics.
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Describe The Key Feature;
Pay Secrecy
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It is illegal for companies to hide the amount of money they are paying individuals at a workplace. It ensures that everyone who is workinf the same job within the business is paid the same and if not then reasonable excuses must be provided.
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List The Interview Procedures
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- Must not state requirements that discriminate against certain groups. For example: women.
- Ask everyone the same questions to provide equal opportunities.
- Inappropriate to ask about a disability, questions relating to job only.
- Interview panel should be trained in Equality and Diversity to avoid discriminatory practice.
- Candidates selected on merit.
- Settings ensure equal opportunities by having policies and procedures.
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List Some Examples Of Diversity In Our Society;
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- Race
- Religion
- Cultural Differences
- Gender / Gender Reassignments
- Sexuality / Sexual Orientation
- Age
- Family Structure
- Marriage / Civil Partnership
- Social Class
- Language
- Disability
- Pregnancy
- Education
- Dress
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Define The Term: Rights
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They are what everyone is legally entitled to and enshrined in legislation.
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List The 6 Key Rights
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- Choice
- Consultation
- Confidentiality
- Protection From Harm And Abuse
- Equal And Fair Treatment
- Right To Life
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Describe The Right To Choice.
EXAMPLE
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It promotes independence as it gives the individual the control to make their own choices, decisions in their everyday life.
EXAMPLE
Individual in a care home should be given the choice of whether they want to go outside or do an activity
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Describe The Right To Confidentiality
EXAMPLE
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States that information and data of an individual should be shared on a need to know basis.
EXAMPLE
An individual should not have their private information shared by the doctor to other individuals without consent.
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Describe The Right To Protection From Harm And Abuse
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In order to protect individual in care environments, safeguarding procedures should be carried out at all times
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Describe The Right To Equal And Fair Treatment
EXAMPLE
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Treated in accordance to the law and their personal needs. Everyone should be given equal opportunities
EXAMPLE
A teaching techniques used for an individual with learning disabilities is not necessarily the same for individuals without them. However still getting the same concept across.
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Describe The Right To Consultation.
EXAMPLE
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An individual should be asked for their opinion and views on the type of care they recieve and activities they would like.
EXAMPLE
In a hospital the doctor should consult the individual before having their surgery.
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Describe The Right To Life
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Life is protected by the law, meaning that no one is allowed to harm you, equally you are not allowed to harm anyone else.
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What Is The Human Rights Act 1998?
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A piece of legislation that sets out the fundamental rights and freedoms that everyone in the UK is entitled to. In Practice, the Act has three main effects
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What Are The Three Main Effects Of The Human Rights Act 1998?
1. Breached through; neglect, abuse or seclusion. If so you can take your case to a British court rather than seeking justice from a European court
2. Public Bodies. This requires all the: police, courts, local authorities, hospitals and publicly funded schools... to respect and protect your human rights.
3. Compatible With The Rights. This is ensured by parliament. The court will also where possible interpret laws in a way which are compatible with convention rights.
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What Are The Three Values Of Care?
- Promoting Equality And Diversity
- Promoting Rights And Belief
- Maintaining Confidentiality
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Describe The Value Of Care:
| Maintaining Confidentiality
It is inappropriate to discuss an individuals care or personal details in a space thag lacks privacy.
Documents containing personal data should be filed away in a locked cabinet or in a password protected computer.
Information shared on a need-to-know basis
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Describe The Value Of Care;
| Promoting Rights And Belief
- Provide access to a prayer room or transport to a church.
- A pregnant woman should have the choice of a hospital or home birth.
- Providing different menu options, and the individual also has the right to refuse treatment.
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Describe The Value Of Care;
| Promoting Equality And Diversity
Always use non-discriminatory language and not patronising comments. Care should be able to meet individuals needs.
A trip out for residents of a care home should be somewhere with wheelchair access and a hearing loop system.
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What Is The Data Protection Act 1998?
It is a piece of legislation that ensures your personal data is maintained and handled in the correct way.
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What Are The 8 Key Features Of The Data Protection Act 1998?
- Processed Fairly And Lawfully
- Used For Purpose
- Relevant
- Kept Up To Date
- Time It Is Kept For
- Processed In Line With Rights
- Secured
- Not Transferred
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Describe The Key Feature;
| Processed Fairly And Lawfully
The information collected is only with the individuals permission and should only be shared on a need-to-know basis.
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Describe The Key Feature;
| Used For Purpose
The information is used for its intended purpose
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Describe The Key Feature;
| Relevant
The information collected is actually needed.
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Describe The Key Feature;
| Kept Up To Date
Inaccurate data should be destroyed or corrected. Care workers have this responsibility.
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Describe The Key Feature;
| Time It Is Kept For
Information collected should not be kept for longer than is necessary. Delete or destroy any information that is no longer needed.
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Describe The Key Feature;
| Processed In Line With Rights
People have the right to know how their data is being used and have any errors corrected.
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Describe The Key Feature;
| Secured
Non-authorised people should not have access to information. The data should be kept in either a locked filing cabinet or a password protected computer.
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Describe The Key Feature;
| Not Transferred
Information should not be transferred outside the EU, unless service users have given consent. Other countries may not have the same data protection.
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What Is A Support Network?
It refers to the people in your life that can help you to achieve and reach your goals, both personally and professionally.
This can help you transition to college and then to your chosen careers, along with helping to learn about disability issues and self-advocacy.
They ensure equality, diversity and rights are promoted throughout.
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Give Three Examples Of Support Network
- MIND
- AGE UK
- HEADWAY
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Describe The Support Network;
| MIND
A charity that provides advice and support to empower those who are experiencing a mental health problem.
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Describe The Support Network;
| AGE UK
A charity that raises awareness of the difficult situations that are faced on a daily basis, by many of the older generation.
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Describe The Support Network;
| HEADWAY
An association that promotes understanding about brain injuries and provides information, support and guidance for those suffering.
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What Is An Advocacy Service?
It is a process of supporting and enabling individuals to express their views and concerns, access information and a range of services.
While also defending and promoting their rights, they aim to help most vulnerable individuals in society.
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How Do Advocacy Services Help Individuals In Society?
- Access to information and services
- Be involved in decisions about their lives
- Explore choices and options
- Defend and promote their rights and responsibilities
- Speak out about issues that matter to them.
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Give 4 Examples Of Advocacy Services
- SEAP (Support, Empower, Advocate, Promote)
- MENCAP
- EMPOWER ME
- BRITISB INSTITUTE OF LEARNING DISABILITIES
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Describe The Advocacy Service;
| SEAP
A charity that provides free, independent and confidential advocacy services. It helps to resolve issues and concerns about health and wellbeing or health and social care services.
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Describe The Advocacy Service;
| MENCAP
A charity that works in partnership with people with learning disabilities and support those to live life as they intended.
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Describe The Advocacy Service;
| EMPOWER ME
An organisation that develops advocacy and service users involvement projects. Supports mental health and individuals with learning difficulties to have a voice.
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Describe The Advocacy Service;
| BRITISH INSTITUTE OF LEARNING DISABILITIES
A body that campaigns for people with learning disabilities to be valued equally, participate fully and be treated with dignity and respect.
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What Is An Advocate?
An individual who speaks up for you and puts your case forward on your behalf.
They represent the views, needs and interests of individuals who are unable to represent these features themselves.
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What Is Informed Support?
It is recieved from people they know; family, friends and neighbours.
They provide essential services: shopping or driving individuals to medical appointments.
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Identify The 9 Values Of Care In Child Care Services
- Making the welfare of the child is paramount
- Keeping children safe and maintaining a healthy environment
- Partnership working with parent/guardian and other professionals
- Encouraging children's learning and development
- Valuing diversity
- Ensuring equality of opportunity
- Anti-discriminatory
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Working with other professionals
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Describe The Value Of Care;
| Working With Other Professionals
Information should be shared openly and sensitively
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Describe The Value Of Care;
| Maintaining Confidentiality
Information shared on a need to know basis only. Children's personal information should be kept secure.
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Describe The Value Of Care;
| Anti-Discriminatory
Staff should be good role models and use non-discriminatory language and any discriminatory comments or behaviour should be challenged.
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Describe The Value Of Care;
| Ensuring Equality Of Opportunity
All children should be treated fairly with no favourites. Meeting children's needs; cultural, religious, mobility, dietary or communication.
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Describe The Value Of Care;
| Valuing Diversity
Celebrate a wide range of festivals with all children. Displays, toys resources and food should reflect a range of different cultures, beliefs and needs.
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Describe The Value Of Care;
| Encouraging Children's Learning And Development
Activities should be stimulating and interesting for the children and suited to theit development
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Describe The Value Of Care;
| Partnership Working With Parent/Guardian And Other Professionals
Welcome parents/guardians by having open days/evenings. Also daily diaries to track progress.
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Describe The Value Of Care;
| Keeping Children Safe And Maintaining A Healthy Environment
Safeguarding procedures should be carried out always. This can include; lanyards for identification
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Describe The Value Of Care;
| Making The Welfare Of The Child Paramount
Use a child centred approach where the child's needs of; being healthy, staying safe, enjoying and achieving come first. This includes never publicay huniliating through telling off or making fun of them.
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What Is The Children's Act 2004?
It provides a legislative spine for the wider strategy for improving children's lives. This covers the universal services which every child accesses.
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Identify The 6 Key Features Of The Children Act 2004
- Protect Children At Risk
- Welfare Is Paramount
- Right To Be Consulted
- Right To An Advocate
- Encourage Partnership
- Child Commissioner
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Children Act 2004;
| Protect Children At Risk
This can include taking a child away from their family, using an emergency protection order
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Children Act 2004;
| Welfare Is Paramount
Therefore decisions must be made in the child's best interests
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Children Act 2004;
| Right To Be Consulted
Children have a right to be consulted about decisions that involve them, especially if they are old enough to have a voice.
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Children Act 2004;
| Right To An Advocate
To represent them
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Children Act 2004;
| Encourage Partnership
The sharing of information in a child protection situations
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Children Act 2004;
| Child Commissioner
To represent the children's interests. They promotes and protects the rights of children, especially the most vulnerable and stand up for their views and interests.
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Who Is The Childs Commissioner?
Anne Longfield
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What Is The Children And Family Act 2014?
It focuses on putting children and young people at the heart of planning and decision making through co-production and person-centred practice.
It emphasises the importance of engaging young people and their families in all processes.
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Identify The 7 Key Features Of The Children And Families Act 2014
- Involvement
- Choice And Control
- Duty On Local Authority
- Assessment
- EHCP
- CNA
- IAS
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Children And Families Act 2014;
Involvement
Important to involve young people and their parents/carers in all decisions
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Children And Families Act 2014;
Choice And Control
For children, young people and families involved in decision making
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Children And Families Act 2014;
Duty On Local Authority
To integrate services across health, care and education
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Children And Families Act 2014;
Assessment
A single and coordinated assessment
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Children And Families Act 2014;
EHCP
A single Education, Health, Care Plan
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Children And Families Act 2014;
CNA
It is duty on the local authority to carry out a child's needs assessment for young people who may need support to make informed choices for their future.
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Children And Families Act 2014;
IAS
Duty on local authority to provide information, advice and support (IAS) in health, social care and education.
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What Are The 8 Basis Of Discrimination?
- Race
- Culture
- Disability
- Social Care
- Age
- Gender
- Sexual Orientation
- Religion
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What Is The Definition Of Race?
| What Is The Term Used?
Refers to a group that is considered to have distinct characteristics; skin colour, nationality and ethnic group.
Racism
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What Is The Definition Of Culture?
Refers to a group of people in society who share the same; customs, language, dress, beliefs and values
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What Is The Definition Of Disability?
| What Is The Term Used?
A physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long term negative effect on the ability to do daily activities
Abilism
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What Is The Definition Of Social Class?
Defined by economic or educational status or where the individual lives
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What Is The Definition Of Age?
| What Is The Term Used?
Thinking that the ageing population are frail and confused.
| Ageism
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What Is The Definition Of Gender?
| What Is The Term Used?
Where the individual is; male, female, bisexual etc
| Sexism
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What Is The Definition Of Sexual Orientation?
| What Is The Term Used?
Where the individual is; bisexual, lesbian, gay etc
| Homophobia
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What Is The Definition Of Religion?
System of beliefs and values
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What Are The 5 Types Of Abuse?
- Physical
- Verbal
- Psycholgical
- Sexual
- Neglect
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Describe Physical Abuse
Causing physical pain or threaten to hurt an individual
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Describe Verbal Abuse
Name calling, insults or swearing to to try and humiliate someone or reduce their dignity and security
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Describe Psychological Abuse
Threats and constant criticism to undermine and control the individual who is being abused
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Describe Sexual Abuse
Any type of unwanted sexual contact
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Describe Neglect
When your basic needs are not being met.
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What 4 Things Can Discrimination Include?
- Prejudice
- Stereotyping
- Labelling
- Bullying
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Describe Prejudice
A negative attitude or an unfair dislike to an individual or group of people due to an ill formed opinion or inaccurate information.
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Describe Stereotyping
Making judgements about individuals or groups of people based on prejudice. It also includes making unfair presumptions that people with certain characteristics are the same.
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Describe Labelling
Identifying people negatively as part of particular group. These assumptions include everyone BEING THE SAME
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Describe Bullying
Describes a range of negative behaviours that an intimidate or harm individuals. This involves; humiliation, insulting or harassment along with constant criticism.
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Who Is Affected By Discriminatory Practice?
- Individuals who require care and support
- Family, friends and relatives of the individual whi requires care and support
- Practitioner
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List The 3 Impacts Of Discrimination
- Disempowerment
- Low self-esteem and low self-confidence
- Poor health and wellbeing
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Describe The Impact;
| Disempowerment
This means the individual feels a lack of control over their life and end up feeling vulnerable. It is verh common if an individual is dependent on their carer and the carer begins to abuse them.
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Describe The Impact;
| Low Self-Esteem And Low Self-Confidence
It is known as self-worth, the confidence in one's own worth or abilities, along with self-respect.
It is common if the individual is being bullied or being constantly criticised.
It results in the individuak feeling worthless, unloved and uncared for.
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Describe The Impact;
| Poor Health And Wellbeing
It results in a number of healty problems; high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, delayed recovery or exacerbate symptoms.
Individual can become socially withdrawn or isolated because they are frightened.
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What Does Applying Best Practice Mean?
The use of care concepts, interventions and techniques that are grounded in research and promote higher quality of care.
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What Are The Five Ways Of Applying Best Practice?
- Being non-judgemental, respecting views, choices and decisions.
- Valuing diversity
- Effective communication
- Agreed ways of working and professional development
- Mentoring, monitoring and performance management.
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Describe The Strategy Of Applying Best Practice;
| Being Non-Judgemental, Respecting Views, Choices And Decisions
It shows you respect an individual feelings, experiences and values even though they are different from your own.
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What Are The 3 Core Conditions That Are Used To Ensure You Are Being Non-Judgemental, Respecting Views, Choices And Decisions?
Describe Them Also
Acceptance; respecting an individuals values even if they don't match yours.
Genuineness; showing an individual you accept them and their values genuinely.
Empathy; havung the ability to put yourself in their situation.
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What Can Come From Using The 3 Core Conditions?
It helps you to create a safe, comfortable environment for the service user. It also helps to develop positive relationships between staff and patients / residents etc.
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Describe The Strategy Of Applying Best Practice;
| Valuing Diversity
It is important to accept the differences between us and that as staff we are meeting the needs of each individual.
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Give Some Examples Of How To Value Diversity
- Providing a hearing loop
- Communicate through the individuals preferred method: BSL, Makaton, Braille etc
- Provide a prayer room or transport to place of worship.
- Wider range of menu options
- Ramps
- Wider doors
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Describe The Strategy Of Applying Best Practice;
| Effective Communication
Ensures you are understood and vice versa. Helps to establish and develop relationships along with assisting you in providing and requesting info from eachother.
Simplest way to monitor an individuals state.
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What Are The Barriers Of Effective Communication?
| Describe Them
Environmental Aspects; Improve poor lighting and reduce background noise
Developing Appropriate Skills; In BSL, Makaton for individuals using non-verbal.
Speak Clearly, Slowly and Listen; to ensure the message is understood fully.
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Describe The Strategy Of Applying Best Practice;
| Agreed Ways Of Working And Professional Development
It includes improving or increasing the skills and capabilities of staff to meet individuals needs through;
- Feedback for improvements
- Weekly staff meetings
- Training courses
- Following policies and procedures
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Describe The Strategy Of Applying Best Practice;
| Mentoring, Monitoring And Performance Management
It measures and checks the quality of different aspects over certain time periods. This is done through; observations, inspections and analysis of service user surveys.
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Why Is Mentoring, Monitoring And Performance Management Important?
If an new employee is introduced, it allows regular checks and supervision to ensure all values of care are met along with a high quality of care provided and maintained.
It improves service users self-esteem, trust and confidence, improve wellbeing, independence and progess.
Improces their willingness to participate and recieve treatment.
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What Is The Care Act 2014?
A single, consistent route which allows the establishment to public care and support for all adults with needs for care and support.
Makes sure it happens fairly and consistently, along with providing entitlement for carers.
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What Are The 6 Key Features Of The Care Act 2014?
- Duty on the local authority to promote an individual's wellbeing.
- Continuity of care.
- Carry out s CNA
- Independent advocate
- Adult safeguarding
- Guarantee preventative services
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Care Act;
| Guarantee Preventative Services
It is aimed for carers, to prevent illnesses or diseases and counselling at no cost.
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Care Act;
| Adult Safeguarding
Used to protect vulnerable individuals from harm and abuse
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Care Act;
| Independent Advocate
If the following are met;
- Substantial difficulty
- Appropriate individual
Then an individual should be employed to represent the views, needs and values of the individual.
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Care Act;
| Carry Out A CNA
It is for children with Special Educational Needs/ Disabilities (SEND) after the age of 18.
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Care Act;
| Continuity Of Care
The care that an individual recieves should continue whether they move or not.
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Care Act;
| Duty On The Local Authority To Promote An Individual's Wellbeing
Every action taken, functioned performed or decision made by the local authority must give regard to impact the individual.
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List 4 Appropriate Actions To Take
- Reporting an incident to relevant authorities. Eg the CQC
- Reporting to management
- Reflecting on your own attitudes
- Changing your practice, encouraging this in others.
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What Does CQC Stand For?
Care Quality Commission
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Describe The Role Of The CQC
- The first independent health and social care regulator that provides people with safe, effective, compassionate, high quality care and encourage care services to improve.
- They monitor, inspect and regulate fundamental standards
- It was introduced througg the health and social care act 2008
- Inspection reports are published
- Can issue warnings and fines
- They ensure essential standards of quality and safety are met.
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What Does Ofsted Stand For?
Office For Standards In Education
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Describe The Role Of Ofsted
- They inspect and regulate educational services
- They also publish their reports
- They gain support from the local authority
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Identify The 3 Ways Of Challenging Discrimination
- Challenge at the time
- Challenge afterwards through procedures
- Challenge afterwards through long term campaigns
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Describe The Method Of Challenging Discrimination;
| Challenge At The Time
Involves speaking out against the offender- allowing them to reflect. Also could include; active listening remaining calm, being objective and empathetic
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Describe The Method Of Challenging Discrimination;
| Challenge Afterwards Through Procedures
Tell the person to read the organisation policy. Take a step back and consult with other members of staff to reflect. Also use procedures to report both internally and externally.
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Describe The Method Of Challenging Discrimination;
| Challenge Afterwards Through Long-Term Campaigns
Awareness sessions provided for staff on: equality, diversity and rights along with effective communication
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What Is A System Of Redress?
A system operated by the legislative council to receive and handle complaints from members of the public.
By providing information about complaint procedures, it allows individuals to know who to report to and whether to make an internal or external complaint
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Why Might People Might Not Want To Raise Concerns?
- May not feel uncomfortable or nervous about raising a concerns
- May not know how to
- Fear of repercussions
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What Are The Steps Of Whistleblowing?
- Raise your concerns internally with your line/department manager.
- Raise your concerns internally with a designated divisional senior manager.
- escalate your concerns internally to a more senior level of trust manangment.
- Escalate to external agencies
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What Is The Health And Social Care Act 2012?
It introduced the first legal duties to reduce health inequalities
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What Are The Two Main Principles Of The Health And Social Care Act 2012?
- Enabling patients to have more control over their care
| - Gives more power for those responsible for patients care
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Identify The 5 Key Features Of The Health And Social Care Act 2012?
- Clinical commissioning groups
- Health and wellbeing boards
- Focus on public health
- Introduction of healthwatch
- No decisions about me without me
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Health And Social Care Act 2012;
Clinical Commissioning Groups
It is led by bodies that commission most health services, including primary care services (GP, Dentists and Pharmacies) along with secondary care services.
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Health And Social Care Act 2012;
Health And Wellbeing Boards
Ensuring that they bring together commissioners and councillors in order to tackle inequalities and promote joint working.
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Health And Social Care Act 2012;
Focus On Public Health
It helps to prevent ill health, working with your local councils that are responsible for public health services and population health improvements.
Eg. Anti-smoking or vaccination
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Health And Social Care Act 2012;
Introduction Of Healthwatch
An independent service created to protect the interests of all peoole who are provided help. It helps to communicate the views of patients to commissioning bodies and regulators.
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Health And Social Care Act 2012;
No Decisions About Me Without Me
Patients are treated the way they want to be.
They have the right to choose their GP, consultant, treatment and hospitals. It gives people choice and ensures they feel happy and comfortable in the environment they recieve their care in. Eg. Care plans and support plans.
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What Is The Mental Capacity Act 2005?
It was created to protect and empower those who are unable to make some or all of their own decisions
It protects anyone 16+ as they now have the right to make their own decisions
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Identify The 5 Key Features Of The Mental Capacity Act?
- Presumption Of Capacity
- Support To Make Their Own Decisions
- Unwise Decisions
- Best Interests
- Less Restrictive Option
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Mental Capacity Act;
| Presumption Of Capacity
You should assume everyone has the capability unless you are informed otherwise. They may be able to make small decisions but need support for bigger ones.
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What Are The 4 Questions To Ask During A Capacity Assessment?
Can they understand the info?
Can they retain the info?
Can they weigh up the info?
Can they communicate their decisions to others?
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Mental Capacity Act;
| Support To Make Their Own Decisions
Provide as much support to aid the decisions making. This can be done by providing all the information the individual needs to make the decision or help them communicate
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Mental Capacity Act;
| Unwise Decisions
You cant stop an individual from doing this just because you don't agree with it. However if the individual has not got the capacity (proved through an assessment) then you can stop them.
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Mental Capacity Act;
| Best Interests
If they don't have the capacity, then the decision you make on their behalf should be in their best interests- meaning it is inline with their rights and needs as an individual.
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Describe The Key Feature Of The Mental Capacity Act;
| Less Restrictive Option
If you are making a decision for an individual with no capacity, then it should limit their freedom or their rights as little as possible.
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What Are National Initiatives?
They are a nationwide new plan of action
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What Is The Care Certificate?
It consists of 15 standards that all health and social care workers have to carry out on a daily basis.
Provides clear evidence that each carer has been assessed and that they provide compassionate and high quality care.
It ensures a consistent approach to standards education and training.
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What Are The 6 C's?
- Caring
- Compassionate
- Communication
- Courage
- Competence
- Commitment
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What Are The 15 Standards?
- Understand your role
- Your personal development
- Duty of care
- Equality and diversity
- Work with a person centred approach
- Communication
- Privacy and dignity
- Fluids and nutrition
- Awareness of mental health, dementia and learning disabilities
- Safeguarding adults
- Safeguarding children
- Basic life support
- Health and safety
- Handling information
- Infection prevention and control
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What Are The 4 National Inititiatives?
- EHRC
- NICE
- CQC
- OFSTED
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What Does EHRC Stand For?
Equality and Human Rights Commission
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What Is The EHRC?
They provide legal advice and support for individuals who take things to court.
They are a non-departmental public body who challenges against discrimination.
Help to protect and promote health rights
Holds organisations accountable for what they have done.
Ensures laws are met.
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What Does NICE Stand For?
National Institute for Care and Excellence
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What Is The NICE?
They provide national guidance and advice to improve health and social care.
They are an executive, non-departmental body that reduces variation in availability and quality of NHS treatment and care
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How Can NICE Improve Outcomes For Individuals?
- Monitoring new drugs ( are they beneficial and cost effective? )
- They research on how services can support the service users
- Evidence based research on how to treat particular conditions
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What Are The Benefits Of Organisational Policies For Service Users?
- Prevent discrimination
- Treated fairly and rights are met
- Develop confidence and self-esteem therefore boosting empowerment.
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What Are The Benefits Of Organisational Policies For Practitioners?
- Help them to do a more effective job
- Provide a high quality of care
- Staff are consistent in their standards
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What Are The Benefits Of Organisational Policies For Organisations?
- Settings provide a high quality service.
- Staff are following the law.
- Ensures they keep up a good reputation
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List The 6 Impacts Of Legislation And National Initiatives
- Person-centred approach
- Empowernent
- Accessible services
- Provide a system of redress
- Raises standards of care
- Clear guidelines
