patterns and trends of health and illness in two different social groups. (M2). The black report was published in 1980‚ and it included different facts about how health can be improved from all different backgrounds in different social groupings. There is still a co-relation between social class and infant mortality rates‚ life expectancy and inequalities in the use of medical services. This was such an important piece of research. This report looked at the differences between health and illness. Sociologists
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self-confidence would be affected because everyone surrounding the individual would know that the individual suffers from dementia. This would also affect their social life because no one would want to associate with someone who regularly forgets what is happening around them. If the individual is taken to a residential home it becomes easier for them because care workers would be helping the person to try and recollect their memories if they can. The self-esteem of an individual who is having difficulties in
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9JQ M: 07534576932 E: stelladike@gmail.com PERSONAL SUMMARY A well-mannered‚ polite and hardworking care assistant who is able to work closely with other health care professionals in any pressurised environment. I have an awareness‚ understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of clients under my care‚ and a long track record of not only maintaining service standards but also improving them. I have the hands on experience and technical expertise
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people in respect of their disabilities in relation to employment‚ the provision of goods and services‚ education and transport. The individuals this act helps are disabled individuals who suffer from illnesses like; down syndrome‚ dyslexia and mental health problems. It also refers back to individuals who may be involved in an accident and now suffering from a broken leg‚ arm etc‚ who are then on wheelchairs this makes them unable to do things others can do. The act also helps individuals from not getting
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Describe how incorrect handling and moving techniques can damage the skin. Identify a range of interventions that can reduce the risk of skin breakdown and pressure sores. Describe the changes to an individual skin conditions that should be reported. It is important to avoid or prevent the vulnerable areas or where sores has already formed. Regularly changing position or moving helps to prevent pressure sores developing in a vulnerable areas or to relieve already existing ones.
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stream. Sexually transmitted diseases are the most common infect the genitals. HIV and AIDS virus‚ is carried in the bodily fluids and can be transmitted in the saliva‚ seminal fluid or the blood. Prevention methods including hand washing‚ the social care worker’s and others’ personal hygiene. The preventions methods of infection control are: * Hand hygiene is decontamination of the hands by either washing or the application of alcohol hand rub products. The importance of hand hygiene in the
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include my views for these events. 3.2 During my supervision we discuss what is entered into my reports and this is a time to evaluate the depth of my report and gives an opportunity to expand on detail should it be suggested by my supervising social worker. I can also use the supervision to discuss any other reports I have received or wish to discuss or challenge. I try to be very clear and detailed in my reports but if further information is requested I write a more detailed report of the incident
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loneliness‚ or lack of social support‚ because he is alone‚ he doesn’t have any support from eachother‚ or nobody is interested to help him b) what action to take if a service confides in you that they are being abused If a service user confides in me that he is being abused I need to take a case seriously. I can’t ignore a Resident‚ no matter what but it also is very important to gather more information before seriouse measurments will be taken. First of all I need to take care of patient he need
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A reflective account (II) During my role as health care assistant in the care home setting where I work I spent a considerable amount of time on a one to one basis as a key worker with a particular resident. For the purpose of this reflective account the resident shall be referred to as Mrs S. Mrs S had vascular dementia as her dementia progressed her challenging behaviours increased. Mrs S spent a great deal of her day walking around the care home. On good days this was not an issue. However
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where made from wood so they were not very secure. Edwin Chadwick Edwin Chadwick’s report in 1842 was called “sanitary conditions of working class” the report stated. This report stated: Cleaner towns and cities will lead to less diseases and better health. The government in London needed to make local councils do something. The poor are costing too much. Men couldn’t work because of sickness. How can I reduce the money spent on them? If this leads to poor being healthier they work harder and not have
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