Social policy in the health and social care sector The aim of this unit is to enable learners to investigate the origins of social policies and their impact on health and social care services. Social policy relates to guidelines for the changing‚ maintenance or creation of living conditions that are conducive to human welfare. Thus social policy is that part of public policy that has to do with social issues. Social policy aims to improve human welfare and to meet human needs for education‚ health
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Unit SS MU 2.1 Introductory awareness of sensory loss To nsur t To ensure that the knowledge and skills are addressed in this unit‚ it is essential that the n h edg nd kill ar addresse i are dresse unit nit‚ e sent a t yo become war you become aware of the differing needs of people with sensory loss and how you ecome o h diff r n need eed peo l with ensory os and o y o ca help improv on you wo k ractice can help to improve on your work practices to support and empower them. Ma mpr ou ract es
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SOCIAL LEARNING‚ P1 Social learning theory posits that knowledge acquisition is a cognitive process that takes place in a social context and can occur purely through observation or direct instruction‚ even in the absence of motor reproduction or direct reinforcement. In addition to the observation of behaviour‚ learning also occurs through the observation of rewards and punishments‚ a process known as of vicarious reinforcement. Role Model Theory Social learning theory states that people learn
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risk assessment is a plan put in place to reduce the risk of harm occurring‚ it aims to identify potential risks to the health‚ safety or security of a care practitioner. Risk assessments have to be held under the health and safety at work act and Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999. It is a lawful document and if not carried out care organisations can face prosecution. The HSE (health and safety executive) can request risk assessments at any time to make sure they are being done and
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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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Health and Social Care Assignment UNIT 4 - PRINCIPLES OF SAFEGUARDING AND PROTECTION IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW In this assignment you will demonstrate your understanding of safeguarding adults. You will describe different types of abuse‚ the signs and symptoms associated with them and what to do if you are aware of or suspect an individual has been abused or you note unsafe practice. You will research failings in care services and explore how best practice can help to keep
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SOCIAL CARE PRACTICE An Investigation of Principles‚ Care Strategies and Theories Related to Social Care Practice Part One This section provides a summative assessment of the principles‚ care strategies and theories that direct social care work within the UK. Specifically‚ the application of support principles‚ procedures for protecting clients from harm and the advantages of utilising a person-centred approach in working with clients are discussed. Additionally‚ ethical issues‚ applicable policies
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abuse SHC 024: Duty of care in a health and social care setting 1.1 Explain how a working relationship is different from a professional relationship. 1.2 Describe the different working relationships in your organisation where you work. 3.1 Describe why it is important to work in partnership with others. 3.3 Identify the skills and approaches you need to resolve conflicts HSC026: Implement Personal centred approach in health and social care settings 1.3 Explain why risk
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SHC 31 Promote communication in health‚ social care or children’s young people’s settings 1.1 Identify the different reasons people communicate: There are different reasons people communicate: To share ideas and information: the communication is important to give and receive information and instructions‚ to understand and be understood‚ to share opinions‚ knowledge. For example when a child has a special diet the parents inform the nursery and passes the information to the staff that is
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UNIT 307- PROMOTE GOOD PRACTICE IN HANDLING INFORMATION IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SETTINGS OUTCOME 1- 1.1- IDENTIFY LEGISLATION AND CODES OF PRACTICE THAT RELATE TO HANDLING INFORMATION IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE The Data Protection Act 1998 (2000). This Act gives the individual‚ the right to see recorded information about them. The Human Rights Act 1998 details the right to a private life. The Health and Social Care Act 2008. This Act established the Care Quality Commission as
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