Understanding the Context of Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities LD 201 1.1 I will identify the polices and legislation designed to promote inclusion, human rights of individuals with learning disabilities and of their citizenship and equal life chances i.e. National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990; Disability Discrimination Act 2005; Equality Act 2010; Disability Equality Duty 2006. Procedures and Polices of the organisational kind are; Department of Health 2001a (A new strategy for Learning Disability for the 21st Century i.e. valuing people. 1.2 The influence that legislation and policies have on the day-to-day experiences of an individual with a learning disability and of their families is as follows i.e.
CT263: Understand the Context of Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities 1.1 Legislation and policies that are designed to promote the human rights, inclusion, equal life chances and citizenship of individuals with learning disabilities. 1. The Mental Capacity Act 2005. This provides a framework to empower and protect people who may lack the capacity to make some decisions for themselves. 2.
As dementia progresses, the ability of someone to look after themselves from day to day may also become affected. 1.3 Why depression, delirium and age related memory impairment may be mistaken for dementia : signs, symptoms, behaviour, diagnosis, medication Outcome 2: Understand Key Features of the Theoretical Models of Dementia 2.1 The medical model of dementia: Here the person is seen as being ill or having a condition (referred to as the disability) and is in need of some form of treatment. In this model, or view, of disability the illness or condition is said to be seen first and the person second. 2.2 The social model of dementia: This model concentrates on the person as a valued member of a very diverse society. It suggests that the person is a unique individual who has the right to the same opportunities in housing, education, transport and facilities as anyone else.
Social services | This agency aims to create more effective organisations, making communities stronger, and promote equality and opportunity. | 4. Data Protection Act 1998 | An act for the regulation of the processing of information relating to individuals, which includes the holding, obtaining, use and disclosure of that information. | Outcome 2 1. Common childhood illnesses | Signs and symptoms | Actions to take | 1.
Support of the unit by a sector or other appropriate body This unit is endorsed by Skills for Care and Development. Assessment This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and Development's QCF Assessment Principles. Learning outcome 2 must be assessed in a real work environment. Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for Wales and Northern Ireland (4222-22) 31 Unit 4222-203 Introduction to equality and inclusion in health, social care or children's and young people’s settings (SHC 23) Assessment Criteria The learner can: 1. explain what is meant by: diversity equality inclusion discrimination 2. describe ways in which discrimination may deliberately or inadvertently occur in the work setting 3. explain how practices that support equality and inclusion reduce the likelihood of discrimination.
ESSAY HND/C HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE – YEAR1 UNDERSTANDING SPECIFIC NEEDS INTRODUCTION In this Essay, I am going to talk about individuals with learning difficulties. The aims and objectives of the assignment are as followed: * To define, percept and analyse the challenging behaviours of people with disabilities * Talk about some of their methods of working – * I will state the organisational implications such as its legal, professional standards and codes of practice * When writing my conclusion, I will include all references and bibliography that I will used when researching. What is learning disabilities? A child with a learning disability cannot try harder, pay closer attention, or improve motivation on their own; they need help to learn how to do those
Unit 4222-245 Outcome 1. Understand the legislation and policies that support the human rights and inclusion of individuals with learning disabilities 1. Identify legislation and policies that are designed to promote the human rights, inclusion, equal life chances and citizenship of individuals with learning disabilities * Mental Capacity Act 2005 * Human Rights Act 1998 (became law in 2000) * Care Standards Act 2000 * Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (amended 2005) * Equality Act 2010 * National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 * Organisational and local policies and procedures * Codes of Conducts 2. Explain how these legislation and policies influence the day to day experiences of individuals with learning disabilities and their families Those with learning disabilities have the same fundamental rights as everyone else. However, getting a job, an education, going for a drink or to the cinema etc remains a struggle for them.
Title: | 365 Understand the process and experience of Dementia | Level: | 3 | Credit Value: | 3 | GLH | 22 | Learning Outcomes The learner will; | Assessment Criteria The learner can; | 1. Understand the neurology of dementia | Describe a range of causes of dementia syndrome Describe the types of memory impairment commonly experienced by individuals with dementia Explain the way that individuals process information with reference to the abilities and limitations of individuals with dementia 1.4 Explain how other factors can cause changes in an individual’s condition that may not be attributable to dementia 1.5 Explain why the abilities and needs of an individual with dementia may fluctuate | 2. Understand the impact of recognition and diagnosis of dementia | 2.1 Describe the impact of early diagnosis and follow up to diagnosis 2.2 Explain the importance of recording possible signs or symptoms of dementia in an individual in line with agreed ways of working 2.3 Explain the process of reporting possible signs of dementia within agreed ways of working 2.4 Describe the possible impact of receiving a diagnosis of dementia on the individual their family and friends | 3. Understand how dementia care must be underpinned by a person centred approach | 3.1 Compare a person centred and a non-person centred approach to dementia care 3.2 Describe a range of different techniques that can be used to meet the fluctuating abilities and needs of the individual with dementia 3.3 Describe how myths and stereotypes related to dementia may affect the individual and their carers 3.4 Describe ways in which individuals and carers can be supported to overcome their fears | Additional information Dementia syndrome: Dementia caused by a combination of conditions,
This essay will explore the significance of IP education and how this will lead to successful IP working. It will focus on personal IP education and from personal practical experience in placements and reflect on how to improve IP collaboration in the future. Finally I will identify a barrier to IP working and what changes could be made to make IP working more effective. Since 2004 it has been a requirement that pre-registration health and social care students in England must receive IP education opportunities. The main objective for this is to guarantee students: “…learn with, from and about each other…to aid collaboration in practice” (CAIPE, 1997).
It is used as a life planning model to enable individuals with disabilities and improve their own independence * Appropriate care: Health care in which the expected clinical benefits of care to balance the expected negative effects to such a level that the treatment is necessary * Safeguarding: Protection from harm or damage * Promoting independence: Encouraging the person in your care to do as much as they can for themselves * Aids to communication: A communication aid that helps a person to communicate more effectively with those around them * Legislation and guidance: A law or a group of laws The questions that I asked to Kerry were: 1) How do you promote Equality and Diversity in your role? 2) How do you maintain a service user’s dignity? 3) Are you support plans person centred? How often do you update these? 4) How do you know if the care is appropriate for the individual?