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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RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY THIS IS COVERED BY THE HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK ACT 1974 (HASAWA) THIS ACT IS LIKE AN UMBRELLA THAT IS UPDATED AND THE LEGISLATIONS AROUND IT CONSIST: * MANUAL HANDLING OPERATIONS REGULATIONS 1992 (AMENDED 2002) * CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH REGULATIONS 2002 (COSHH) * REPORTING OF INJURIES‚ DISEASES AND DANGEROUS OCCURRANCES REGULATIONS 1995 (RIDDOR) (AMENDED 2008) * HEALTH AND SAFETY FIRST AID REGULATIONS 1981 * MANAGMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY
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Debra Whiteside 197008 Factors that may influence equality of opportunity for individuals Social Factors Many social factors influence the equality of opportunity. These are just a couple of examples of social factors that may influence the equality of opportunity for individuals. Whatever your religious belief may be ever body socialises with their peers when they come together to worship and pray to their chosen god in. All members of the same religion whether they are Buddhist‚ Catholic
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customers in a way that does not discriminate them on the basis of their individual differences. Inclusive practice includes many things‚ here are some examples below. Recognising and respecting customers cultural needs helps to promote inclusive practice. A customer may follow Islam as their religion‚ to meet their needs to kitchen staff may put halal or vegetarian options on the menu. Inclusive practice involves the individuals wishes and preferences. When planning activities in our service‚ our activities
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Health & Social Care NVQs Legislation England Legislation Information (England) Introduction In this document you will find an overview of some of the Government Policy and legislation which has an impact on workers in health and social care settings. You will be able to identify the legislation that most affects the work you do‚ and will have a broad understanding of the International‚ European and UK Government policy that has an impact upon the way we must work. Plans for genuine partnership
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nationals in health and social care Unit title principles of health and social care practice There are many department in health and social care‚ there are provides health care practices in various different of organisations by considering the philosophy of care that provide the rights of the patient. The care practice provides the great support to the patient by providing their protection and make sure they are safe in all aspects of the care organisation and service. The philosophy of care they recognise
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CU1516 | Introduction to Personal Development in Health‚ Social Care | Task link to learning outcome 1‚ assessment 1.1‚ 1.2 1.3 Assessment Criteria | Answers | 1.1 Describe the duties and responsibilities of own role | My duties and responsibilities is to meet the needs of the clients following policy and procedures which includes: personal care‚ assisting with meal preparation and planning‚ support emotional and decision‚ is my duty to report to my manager any changes
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In this section I will demonstrate: the implications of duty of care. understanding the support available for addressing dilemmas that may arise. the knowledge to respond to complaints. The implications of duty of care. A duty of care is a legal obligation imposed on an individual requiring that they adhere to a standard of reasonable care while performing any acts that could foreseeable harm others. A definition from Wikipedia Examples how we do this in my setting.Within our
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Handling Information In The Workplace The Data Protection Act 1998 protects the service user and all their information such as medical notes‚ personal information and the care they need to be receiving. In your job role it is your responsibility to complete all paperwork that is assigned to the service user. The information contained in that folder should only be shared with colleagues no other service users or relatives of other users. Finding Advice About Handling Information
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storage and sharing of information in health and social care |4222.209.1.1 | |Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recoding and storing information in a health and social care |4222.209.1.2 | |setting | | |Describe how to access guidance‚ information and advice about handling information
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