NVQ 3 Unit 245
Unit 4222-245
Understand the legislation and policies that support
Individuals with learning disabilities (LD 201)
Outcome 1
1.1 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
1.2 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.
The legislation and policies that are in place are there to protect people with learning disabilities from discrimination. By promoting and enforcing the content of the legislation, policies and procedures, we can ensure that the individuals’ quality of life is improved and independence is promoted.
Outcome 2
2.1 Explain what is meant by ‘learning disability’
The Department of Health in England define learning disability as a -“significantly reduced ability to understand new or complex information, to learn new skills (impaired intelligence) along with a reduced ability to cope independently (impaired social functioning).” It affects the way some people understand information and how they communicate
2.2 Give examples of causes of learning disabilities * Brain injuries/dysfunction * Neurological dysfunction * Problems during pregnancy/birth e.g. alcohol, drugs, lack of oxygen, premature birth...
2.3
Understand the legislation and policies that support
Individuals with learning disabilities (LD 201)
Outcome 1
1.1 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
1.2 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.
The legislation and policies that are in place are there to protect people with learning disabilities from discrimination. By promoting and enforcing the content of the legislation, policies and procedures, we can ensure that the individuals’ quality of life is improved and independence is promoted.
Outcome 2
2.1 Explain what is meant by ‘learning disability’
The Department of Health in England define learning disability as a -“significantly reduced ability to understand new or complex information, to learn new skills (impaired intelligence) along with a reduced ability to cope independently (impaired social functioning).” It affects the way some people understand information and how they communicate
2.2 Give examples of causes of learning disabilities * Brain injuries/dysfunction * Neurological dysfunction * Problems during pregnancy/birth e.g. alcohol, drugs, lack of oxygen, premature birth...
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