health and social care - R021 OCR

### > Overview This mandatory unit focuses on the rights of individuals and will instil the values of care to be used when working in a **health, social care or early years** environment. All good practice is based on these values and enables those who use and work in care settings to apply quality practice. The unit also provides an overview of legislation and its impact on the care settings and covers the **hygiene, safety and security** matters that relate to promoting a healthy and safe environment. Many individuals who use services often feel vulnerable and are lacking in confidence. If staff are friendly in their approach, apply the values of good care and are supportive, as well as following the accepted procedures, those using the service will feel respected and assured that all is being done to promote their health and well-being. ### > Studying this unit will enable the learner to understand how this is achieved. The unit will prepare learners for the work place, enabling them to gain an understanding of how the values of care should be applied and how maintaining the rights of individuals will enable them to feel valued. On completion of the unit, learners will have gained an understanding of how to provide quality care for individuals, helping them to achieve their goals and how to apply the values of care so that individuals feel valued. Learners will also have gained an understanding of how regulatory frameworks aim to protect both individuals and care workers in settings and how procedures that are in place in care settings, aim to promote standards of **hygiene and maintain safety** and **security** for all who use or work within the setting