4223-009 Essay

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Unit 4223-009 Outcome 1 1.1 Treating people as individuals Everyone has their own needs and this need to be recognised. Not everyone likes wearing, reading, eating and doing the same things. When people like or need to have the help and support of the care services, it does not mean they are not a unique person with very particular needs. You can’t make any general assumptions about people, for example not all older people like to go on coach trips and see the seaside. Every person has their own routine they like to go by, whether that is eating their evening meal at 5pm or 6pm. Accessing rights Accessing rights is about allowing people to participate in the society as full citizens, and not excluded from accessing their rights because of a disability or they are vulnerable. We need to make sure that people are not being stopped from expressing their preferences, such as being made to feel a nuisance, physical barriers or the actions of other people. Making choices Every person has the right to choose how they live and how they live their lives. They are able to choose how they want their social care support to be delivered. Privacy Every person has the right to some personal space where they can be alone, if they wish. Some people may want to have a private moment to themselves. With toileting on the ward, some people may won’t a commode instead of going out to the toilet. If someone would like to talk to a professional, you need to make sure they have privacy. Supporting independence Supporting people’s independence is very important as you need them to do as much as they can for themselves. You need to not take over and allow them to do it themselves as they would in their own homes. Allowing patients to have their independence and monitoring them whilst they do their day to day activities allows you to see how they get on with
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