Health and Safety in the Health and Social Care Workplace Student Name: Lecturer: Group: Health and Safety This essay will show an understanding of how health and safety legislation is implemented in the workplace and its impact on customers and the work of practitioners. I will do this by; analysing health and safety priorities and risk assessments‚ discussing the encountering of dilemma’s in the workplace and by analysing the effects of non-compliance and a positive
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health and social care Unit 2- Equality‚ diversity and rights in health and social care. M. Ugiagbe O.Chowdhury Infringement Infringement of rights is when we are not respecting an individual’s rights and not letting them practise their religion or culture. This may then lead an individual feeling devalued and unhappy‚ which can then affect . their health. Covert abuse of power Covert abuse of power is when an individual uses a hidden power to discriminate in terms of health and social care‚ health
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Assignment 206: Understand the role of the social care worker. Task A – Short Answer Questions Ai Explain three differences between a working relationship and a personal relationship. * A working relationship involves spending time with senior members of staff‚ colleagues and service users and the time spent together is strictly professional and boundaries must not be crossed. However a personal relationship involves enjoying a social life‚ spending time with family and friends and completing
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Unit 13 –Dementia Awareness 1) 1.1. Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’ Dementia is a set of symptoms that affect the way people think and interact with each other. It is not a disease‚ but can often be linked to a disease or damage done to the brain. Short-time memory‚ mind‚ speech and motor skills are affected. Certain forms of dementia cause a change in the personality of the individual. A person suffering from dementia will lose certain skills and knowledge they already had. This
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available to individuals with dementia. Health care services include home care‚ day care and services provided by doctors and nurses. The services available and the way they are organised‚ vary from area to area. Health and social care professionals have a duty to work closely with each other and communicate with each other to provide the best support and care with those with dementia. General Practice (GP) General Practitioner delivers primary care and is part of commissioning group. Which is having
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What is dementia? If you‚ or a friend or relative‚ have been diagnosed with dementia‚ you may be feeling anxious or confused. You may not know what dementia is. This factsheet should help answer some of your questions. The term ’dementia’ is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by specific diseases and conditions. These include Alzheimer’s disease and sometimes as a result of a stroke. Dementia is progressive‚ which means the symptoms will gradually get worse. How
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ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET – QCF 2010 SPECIFICATIONS School Name: Student Name: Course Title: Unit Title/Number: Tutor Name: Issue date: HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE REBECCA SMITH MTG BTEC EXTENDED NATIONAL DIPLOMA HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (CORE UNIT) Unit 1: Developing Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills Diana McCloskey w/c 8.9.14 Formative feedback: Date: w/c19.11.14 Summative assessment: Date: w/c 24.11.14 Final Grade: Points: Please read this assignment brief
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same time as making financial savings. Critically evaluate the role of the manager in the light of the current economic climate. Introduction This assignment has its starting point on defining quality in health and social care and how it can be delivered in a care setting. Subsequently‚ the role that the manager has in promoting‚ supporting and delivering the provision of good quality service to service users will be discussed. Moreover‚ as this process is not exempt from obstacles‚ especially
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203- Principles of diversity‚ equality and inclusion in adult social care settings. Task A- Short Questions. Q. Describe in your own words what each term means. A. 1. Diversity- Valuing the differences between people and avoiding the tendancy to sterotype. 2. Equality- Promotion of individual rights giving choice and opportunity‚ respect and fairness. 3. Inclusion- Individuals are put at the centre of the planning and support. 4. Discrimination- Individuals being treated less favourably than others
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Assignment 1 1. Identify what standards influence the way adult social care job roles are carried out (AC1.1)? As a care worker there are standards that influence the way my role is carried out. The General Social Care Council (GSCC) outlined the Codes of practice that health and social care professionals must follow. We have a duty of care to provide our service users and you must meet the required standards. Health and Safety at work Act (1974) – The understanding of the health and safety
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