To establish consent would be to be given permission or approval on such actions or decisions. This would vary depending on the individuals assessed capacity to give consent. Aiv Why social care workers must gain consent of the individual when they are providing care or support - It is important to uphold an individuals rights to be fully involved in their own care whilst adhering to legal requirements as it is also the individuals right to refuse such care or treatment and ensuring the individual are aware and comply with legal requirements. Av How a social care worker might gain the consent of the individual - Social care workers can gain consent by multiple ways including verbal or written confirmation. If the individual is not mentally or physically fit to give consent then a social care worker can gain consent from the individuals next of kin.
It is everyone’s responsibility Inclusion- It is a human right for every individual. It covers race, culture, age, religion and sexual orientation. Discrimination- This is a word that people act upon who do not accept others for who they are. Examples of discrimination, includes: race, religion, gender, age and this is just to name
Assessment task – SHC33 Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings Important: Within the evidence for the tasks below where relevant you also need to show examples of how you embed the knowledge into your own /the settings practice. Please remember you must show your own knowledge and practice do not copy what is in your research materials. Plagiarism is taken seriously. Task 1 links to learning outcome 1, assessment criteria 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3. To support understanding and raise awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion, present the following information: A) an explanation of what is meant by: - Diversity Diversity means difference.
Dr. Lint has worked at the department of political science in Vanderbilt University and is hence highly experienced in the issues of international law and its applications. Alexander provides various accounts including legislations to look at when focusing on abuse of human right to life. He says it is also important to note that in regards to ‘right to life’ there are several legislations that while protecting individual’s right to life, gives exceptions under which someone can lose the right to life. The European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms’ (ECHR) article number two holds that “Everyone rights to life shall be protected by law” (Brian 2002). This means that the article provision is not an absolute law in itself but a right that is subject to several other exceptions.
Key Legislation concerning discrimination Lucy Richards |Law or Legislation |How Anti-discrimination is promoted | |European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms 1950 – |This promotes anti discriminatory practice by making sure that all | |Relates to human rights, gives the right to fair trial and life etc.|governments are sure of this act. It gives clients and also staff | | |members in health and social care settings, the right to be treated | | |fairly, and are protected against discrimination
Outcome 2 2.1 Explain how legislation ad codes of practise relating to equality, diversity and discrimination apply to own work role. The NHS has policies and procedures on equality, diversity, inclusion and discrimination. The Equality Act and the Human Rights Act are relevant legislations. Outcome 3 3.3 Describe how to challenge discrimination in a way that promotes change The best way to challenge the
Principles of health and social care practice In this essay I will be describing the principles and outlining the procedures that are needed to safeguard colleagues and service users from harm I will also state the relevance of legislation, regulations, code of practice and policies and procedures, while defining the importance of them. The theories are also relevant to health and social care; I will state what theory is and how we benefit from inter-professional working also the impact it has on individuals and services what our roles and responsibilities are in an outside work settings. The principles of care provides the foundation upon which the principles of practices are applied, values are subjective and varies from people and culture. Service users should feel valued and recognised as an individual, promoting their rights in a way that enables the service user’s choices, involving them in making decisions to meet their needs taking in perspective their rights to be treated with dignity, and have their privacy and confidentiality respected Data Protection Act (1998) states organisations are legally required to do this, information must be shared only on a need to know basis example if a service user is a danger to themselves or others even if there is a risk to the health and welfare of the care worker etc, then information must be disclosed otherwise personal records must be kept confidential, service users have the right to access information that is stored about them Access to information Act (1985) and freedom of information act (2000) suggest that. Independence must be promoted so that with support they will feel empowered to take control of their own lives, Care workers must engage constantly with diverse ethnic groups to broaden their learning to implement better skills in practice.
The CARE CERTIFICATE Equality and Diversity What you need to know Standard THE CARE CERTIFICATE WORKBOOK Equality and Diversity, Inclusion and Discrimination Promoting equality and respecting diversity are central to life today. To provide care and support that meets the needs of everyone you have to understand what these terms mean and take account of them in your work. Equality is about treating people alike according to their needs. You should make sure that everyone is given equality of opportunity. For example, you may need to give information in different formats (for example Braille) or make sure there is access to a building for an individual in a wheelchair.
On completion of this unit you should: understand person-centred approaches in adult social care understand how to implement a person-centred approach in an adult social care setting understand the importance of establishing consent when providing care or support understand how to implement and promote active participation understand how to support an individual’s right to make choices understand how to promote an individual’s well-being understand the role of risk assessment in enabling a personcentred approach Understand person-centred approaches in adult social care settings 105 [1255] ASC Level 3.indd 105 8/24/12 11:17 AM thin Preparing to work in adult social care | Level 3 k ut abo You or those close to you may have received services in the past – perhaps in a health and social care setting, or from other services such as education, the police, a job centre, a housing association etc. Reflect on the person centred values you experienced – what was good and what could have been improved upon? What could you learn from your experience to improve your
This revised Code of Practice has been prepared in accordance with the Mental Health Act 1983. Each principle of the code of practice needs to be balanced in different ways so it meets different circumstances of different individuals decisions. Respect principle informs people that taking decisions under the act must recognise diverse needs, values and circumstances of each patient , this includes their race, religion, culture, gender, sex, sexual orientation and any disabilities. Taking into consideration patients wishes and also the feelings of the patient. There also shouldn’t be no unlawful discrimination to the patients.