Ct263 Assignment 1

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CT263 Understand the Context of Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities 1.1 Legislation and Policies include: • Human Rights Act 1998 • Disability Discrimination Act 1999 • Mental Capacity Act 2005 • Safeguarding Adults • Mental Health Act 2007 • UNCRPD (convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities) • No Secrets 2000 • Department of Health (2009) Valuing people now: a new three year strategy for people with learning disabilities. The policies aim to improve quality of life and are based on broad themes: • Citizenship • Empowerment • Having choices and making decisions • Having the same opportunities as other people • Having the same rights as other people • Social inclusion 1.2 The Government is committed…show more content…
It is done through pleading or arguing in a favour of something. Advocacy operates on the assumption of a collective set of values and common good on behalf of another. 4.3 It is important to be clear about the different types of advocacy. The main types of advocacy are: Citizen Advocacy: A one to one partnership between two people. The citizen a volunteer who usually forms a long term relationship with their partner and takes a personal interest in ensuring that their partner’s interests are effectively represented. The relationship is based on trust, commitment and loyalty. There is an element of emotional support and friendship as well as a social element, which may involve introducing the partner to new experiences and/or activities. Independent (issue-based) Advocacy: Can also be called crisis or case advocacy. A one to one partnership between two people, often provided by paid advocates. Independent advocacy shares the same principles as Citizen Advocacy, but is usually a short term, one-off involvement, dealing with a specific issue in a person’s life. The relationship is normally time limited, but may last for several months. When this has been done the advocacy partnership is terminated until it is required…show more content…
(Roger Fisher and William Ury list four skills that can improve communication in conflict situations) The first way is active listening. The goal of active listening, they say, is to understand your opponents as well as you understand yourself. Pay close attention to what the other side is saying. Ask the opponent to clarify or repeat anything that is unclear or seems unreasonable (maybe it isn’t but you have interpreted wrong). Attempt to repeat their case, as they have presented it, back to them. This shows you are listening (which suggests that you care what they have to say) and that you understand what they have said. It does not indicate that you agree with what they have said, nor do you have to. You just need to indicate that you understand them. Fisher and Ury’s second rule is to speak directly to your opponent as it helps to increase understanding. Avoid being distracted by others, or other things in the same room. Focus on what you have to say, and on saying it in a way that your opponent can understand. Their third rule is to speak about yourself, not about your opponent. Describe your own feelings and perceptions, rather than focusing on your opponents motives, misdeeds, or failings. By saying, “I felt let down”, rather than “you broke your promise”, you will convey the same information, in a way that does not provoke a defensive or hostile reaction from your opponent. This is often referred to as using “I
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