Explain The Potential Effects On Service Users

P3/ Potential effects on the service user could be: Marginalisation- Marginalisation is when a person is pushed to the edge of society. This is a potential effect of discrimination because a person is made to stand out and made to be different from everyone else and they can therefore feel like they are all alone.
Low self-esteem and self-identity - Discrimination can lead to people losing their self -worth or self-esteem. Some vulnerable people may have low self-esteem before they start using health and social care services. A person with low self-esteem will experience negative self-identity,
However may do not and they lose the will to fight against discrimination. as a result of this, they may become depressed and devalued and disempowered, which in turn may lead to more health issues, which can also lead them to be independent whilst working in a health and social care setting for other colleagues may not want to be around those who are looked down at. The Effects Discrimination can have on staff and
It can take many forms: physical, sexual, psychological, financial, and discriminatory abuse, and neglect and acts of omission. http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/guides/guide03/abuse/what.asp Everyone has the right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect. Abuse and neglect can occur anywhere: in your own home or a public place, while you are in hospital or attending a day centre, or in a college or care home. You may be living alone or with others. The person causing the harm may be a stranger to you, but more often than not the person is known, and it can be the case that you usually feel safe with them. They are usually in a position of trust and power, such as a health and care professional, relative or neighbour