Unit 2 - Equality, diversity and rights Flashcards
What does PERCCC stand for?
Protection from harm and abuse, Equal and fair treatment, Right to life, Choice, Confidentiality, Consultation
Name the 6 support networks.
Mencap, Mind, Headway, Age UK, BILD(British Institute of Learning Disabilities), SEAP(Support, empower, advocate, promote)
State 3 parts to the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
1) helps people with dementia, Brain injury, Stroke, Learning disability
2) Empowers them to make their own decisions about care/treatment
3) They don’t lack capacity to make a specific decision
Definition of Independence
Being able to do something themselves, without relying on others
Definition of Prejudice.
Unfair opinion/judgement formed without knowledge
Definition of Mental Health
Someone’s wellbeing, mood, feeling and confidence within themselves
What does the support network MIND do?
Supports, and offers advice, to those struggling with their mental health. Provide counselling, talk therapies, groups, information, helplines etc. to help as much as possible
Name the 5 national initiatives
1) Care Certificate 2014
2) CQC - Care Quality Commission
3) OFSTED
4) NICE - National institute for hsc excellence
5) EHRC - Equality and human rights commission
State 4 parts to the Children Act 2004
Right to an advocate
Older children are consulted about their care
Partnership between professionals
Local Authorities have a duty to safeguard children and provide services
Definition of bullying
Negative behaviour that intimidates/harms others purposely
State 3 responsibilities of NICE (National Institute of hsc excellence)
1) Assess new drugs
2) Provide information services for those in hsc settings
3) Improve outcomes for people using NHS
Definition of Monitoring
Checking process of quality over a period of time to see if there are any changes
State 4 parts to the Human Rights Act 1998
1) no punishment without law
2) Right to marry and start family
3) Right to fair trial
4) Right to life
Definition of Values of care
Principles that underpin care given by hsc workers
Definition of Culture
Group who shares same ideas, values, customs and beliefs
what does the support network MENCAP do?
Supports people with disabilities, and their families. help with everyday tasks and difficult ones too. Allows the individual choice surrounding their care to promote independence
Definition of Disempowerment
Feeling like you have no control/power and as though you’re not of importance
Definition of Judgement
Making an assumption about someone that might not be true
Identify legislation; “older children are consulted on their care”
Children Act 2004
Identify legislation; “Right to fair trial”
Human Rights Act 1998
Definition of Rights
What someone is entitled to
State 3 parts to the HSC Act 2012
1) Safeguard future f the NHS
2) “No decision about me without me” so individual is present when talks about them and their care are happening so they have control and independence
3) Health and wellbeing boards work to tackle inequalities in hsc settings
Identify legislation; “Right to breastfeed in public”
Equality Act 2010
Definition of Equality
having same rights and opportunities as everyone else - despite differences
