legislations 1.Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 ‚ also referred to as HASAW or HSW‚ is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in the United Kingdom. The Health and Safety Executive is responsible for enforcing the Act and a number of other Acts and Statutory Instruments relevant to the working environment. 2.Health and Social Care Act 2008 The Health and Social Care Act 2008 established the Care Quality Commission
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built a foundation to help us understand health disparities and health equity‚ as well as why health equity is important for everyone. Considering that the United States spend more per capita on healthcare than any other developed nation‚ yet continues to have subpar overall health scores throughout our populations (David Squires‚ Chloe Anderson‚ U.S. Healthcare from A Global Perspective)‚ describes a deep-seeded health inequality‚ which results in fewer health benefits throughout. It has been researched
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The Social Model of Health When discussing ‘models of health’‚ it is imperative that we understand the meaning of health‚ illness and disease as they vary between different groups within society : ‘Health’ is being able to function normally within usual everyday routine. ‘Disease’ is the subjective experience of loss of health‚ such as the reporting of symptoms. ‘Illness’ is an umbrella term used to refer to the experience of disease plus illness. The social model of health looks at how society
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Effects of Discrimination Marginalised Marginalisation is the social process by which a person or a group of people are made marginal or become relegated to the edge of society. It is when someone feels isolated from society‚ pushed to the edge of a group and is seen as a less important being. There are many different people who are marginalized for who they are for example‚ people who are experiencing Mental Health problems‚ children in care‚ the homeless‚ travellers‚ disabled‚ the frail‚ elderly‚ people
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Is it acceptable to try to persuade individuals to change their lifestyles in order to improve their health? Public health is the science of preventing disease and promoting good health to communities and individuals. Its role is to empower individuals and encourage community participation through health promotion programs and initiatives. Public health can mean different things to a range of different people‚ namely providing public resources for the good of all‚ it ensures that deprived people
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AS Health and Social care Coursework Unit 2 – Communication in care settings. F911. Coursework guidance and requirements This piece of coursework is out of 50 marks. You will be assessed through four assessment objectives (AO) Time line for assignment submissions- all work to be handed in during the timetabled class of the week identified. Deadlines will be identified in class. Evidence to be submitted Task 1- written work‚ bibliography/source list Task 2- Written work
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relationships is treating a friend and/or family members which can be known | | |as a social group or an interpersonal relationship with romace that can involve love likeing or having that family | | |bond or other socail commitment. | |2. |Describe the different working relationship in health and social care settings‚ for example in your own site? | | | There are different relationships
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service provision as well as social preparation. In the same way‚ it is dependent on practitioner providing good service. It is vital for nurses and other practitioners to form a partnership; through acknowledging the social‚ psychological and cultural heritage of the patient. The way a person sees themselves is dependent on factors such as their personal meaning‚ beliefs and values. Through forming a partnership with the patient‚ it will be easier to provide services and care that are well suited to
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Explain the role of effective communication and interpersonal interaction in a health and social care context. The role of effective communication is very important in a health and social care unit as‚ without it‚ it will be very hard to communicate with the clients. But also communication is the process of sharing information‚ thoughts and feelings between people through speaking‚ writing or body language. Effective communication extends the concept to require that transmitted content is received
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fall. The referral was made to social work for transition planning and emotional support regarding hospital admission. Before meeting with Mr. L I reviewed his chart for medical and social history which revealed that he had a previous stroke and been managing well at home for the past 80 years. I thought this would be a great way for me to build a report with him and utilize the strengths based perspective to guide my intervention. This approach reminds the social worker to build on the individual’s
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