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GCSE OCR Health & Social Care 100% accurate already graded A+ [latest 2025]
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What is a right? Something which is legally entitled to. Set out and supported by legislation Alternatives Available - how does it support rights? Awareness of different options empowers people to take control of their own decisions User can choose most appropriate care Results of tests treatments - how does it support rights? People can choose/know options/know the treatment Location - how does it support rights? Users are aware of where the specific services are available Contact details for service - how does it support rights? Phone numbers & emails so that the user can communicate with the provider Times services open/close - how does it support rights? So individual knows when they can access the service
So time is not wasted attending when the services are not available Dynavox Speech generating software Lightwriter A text to speech device P.E.C.S. Picture Exchange Communication System 4 key points on effective communication... Not being patronising Listening to individuals needs Using vocabulary that can be understood Adapting communication to meet individual needs or the situation Equal treatment Treated according to need and ability Given opportunities and access Which groups are protected by legislation? Older people Men and women People with diabilities
Contact details for the service Type of care provided Location Alternatives available Results of tests treatments Complaints procedures Type of care provided - how does this support rights? The individual can choose most appropriate for the circumstances Informed choices can be made Users have a say in their treatment 5 rights of individuals in care settings Confidentiality Choice Equal treatment Consultation Protection from harm Confidentiality Having personal info stored securely; not being spoken to so others can hear Choice Joining in activities; food options; selection of GP; where & how to receive treatment Consultation
Type of care they'd like Opinions & views being sought & listened to Protection from harm & abuse Staff should follow safe guarding procedure Health and safety policy What is legislation? It is a legal requirement It is a set of measures & regulations in which settings have to follow in order to prote individuals from abuse Dementia Causes memory loss, confusion & difficulty with daily living tasks Disabilism Behaviour that is abusive or discriminatory based on the belief that those who are less able bodied are inferior or less valued Sexualism Discrimination or negative attitudes towards an individual or groups based on sexual orientation or behaviour Transphobia Discriminatory behaviour against transgender or transsexual individuals based on the belief that they do not conform to society's gender expectations
Maintaining confidentiality of information Private information about children & parents should not be shared with others without consent (unless it is on a need-to-know basis) Encouraging children's learning & development Children should be offered a range of experiences and activities that support all aspects of development (PIES) Working in partnership with other professionals Working with other practitioners is essential for development but should only be carried out with consent Keeping children safe and maintaining a healthy environment The environment should enable children to feel comfortable & safe. Their environment should encourage a heathy lifestyle & approach to learning Being a reflective practitioner Practitioners need to think about their own practice and plan for development Working in partnership with parents & families Info should be openly shared with family members about children's learning and development Fostering equality of opportunity Each child should be offered equality if access and opportunities to learn and develop
Who might need an advocate? Anyone who can not speak for themselves What are values of care? Guiding principles that underpin the work of those providing care and support What do values of care aim to do? They aim to get rid of dicrimination, minimise inequalities and help to make sure individual's rights are met Why is it important to apply the care values? Will help practitioners to deliver better care Service users will feel valued and respected, their needs will be met and they will have equal opportunities 4 points on the importance of care values... Standardisation Improved quality Clear guidelines for improved practice Maintains or improves quality of life Not being patronising Be polite Using positive body language No sarcasm or talking down to individual