Hsc21 Essay

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Unit HSC21-Communicate with, and complete records for individuals (Level 2 core) 1. What are the legal (including local, UK and European legislation) and organisational requirements on equality, diversity, discrimination and rights when communicating with and completing records and reports about individuals? I am aware I should always work my role as a carer following all legal and legislation requirements such as: Human Rights Act 1998 - Everyones right to life, liberty and security of person freedom of thought conscience and religion. Race Relations Act Amended 2000 - No discrimination on the grounds of race and always to promote equality and opportunity to all. Data Protection Act 1998-Individuals have a right of access to information held by social services, housing associations, Health professionals about themselves and every individual has the right to confidentiality on any information either written or spoken about themselves. NHS and Community Care Act 1990-Helping people who need care and support to live with dignity and independence in the community. By providing information about what help is available assessing needs providing service equipment etc and encouraging independence at all times. Freedom of Information Act 2000-People have the right to request information from public authorities about decision making policy making statistics this to be done in writing information about service users must remain confidential and can only be accessed by service users themselves in line with data protection. 2. How do you provide active support to enable individuals to communicate their needs, views and preferences? I would always promote and support individuals to communicate with me by giving them choices such as when language they preferred to use if not spoken language maybe we could use written words or pictures to communicate with each
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