BTEC Level 2 First Health and Social Care Unit 2: Individual Rights within the Health and Social Care Sectors (P1 P2 P3 M1 D1) © Hodder Education 2010

BTEC Level 2 First Health and Social Care

Unit 2: Individual Rights within the Health and Social Care Sectors (P1 P2 P3 M1 D1)

© Hodder Education 2010

Learning outcomes

1. Know factors that contribute to a diverse and equal society (P1)

2. Understand principles and values which underpin the support given to individuals (P2, P3, M1, D1)



Social factors – how people can be classified in terms of their age, sexuality, faith and religion, etc.

Political factors – legislation that protects individuals and groups of people ensures that our society remains a diverse and equal one.

Equality and anti-discriminatory practice – ensuring that equality and non-discriminatory practice are maintained means that individuals are not discriminated against and are given equal opportunities.

Biological factors – refers to people who may have disabilities, which could be learning difficulties or physical disabilities.

Task◊ Test your knowledge by completing worksheet 1.



Social factors



Social factors continued…

Task◊ In groups discuss how you think people may be

affected in everyday life by these social factors. Give an example of each.



Political factors

Legislation are laws that have been put in place by thegovernment to protect people and promote a fair and equalsociety. You need to be familiar with the following pieces oflegislation:

The Sex Discrimination Act 1975, amended in 1986 The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA), updated in

2005 Disability Rights Commission Act 1999 The Equal Pay Act 1970, amended in 1983 The Race Relations Act 1976, amended in 2000

Consider how you have seen these pieces of legislationcarried out in placement. Do you follow these in placement?



Equality and non-discriminatory practice

Equality – individuals having the same opportunities. Diversity – accepting that people are different in terms of

race, culture, religion, abilities and points of view. Prejudice – being biased towards individuals or groups of

people because of their gender, age, health, sexuality, etc. Discrimination – treating people differently from other

groups. Stereotyping – having a set of ideas or beliefs about

certain individuals. Labelling – giving individuals labels, which is linked to

stereotyping.

Why is it important to be aware of these key terms?



Biological factors

Physical disabilities – hearing impairment, visual impairment, mobility impairment.

Learning disabilities – dyslexia, autism, Asperger’s syndrome, Down’s syndrome.

Task◊ In groups discuss the meaning of the term ‘disability’.◊ What piece of legislation will protect these individuals?



Ethical considerations

Professionals working in the health and social care sectormust adhere to ethics, which are moral codes that must befollowed in the workplace.



Ethical considerations continued…

Task◊ Discuss how each of these ethical considerations can be

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Individual rights

People who work in health and social care follow the CareValue Base – a code of conduct that governs how caregiversshould act. One area of the Care Value Base looks at the individual rights of clients, where they have the right to:

Respect; Be treated equally and free from discrimination; Be treated as an individual; Be treated in a dignified way; Privacy; Be protected from harm and danger; Be allowed access to information about themselves; Be able to communicate using their preferred methods of

communication and language; Be supported to meet their needs, which also takes into

account their choices.



Worker responsibilities

Health and social care workers have a responsibility toensure that clients and all service users’ individual rights arepromoted and maintained by:

Providing provision that enables service users to communicate their needs, views and preferences;

Use of communication to support diversity; Promoting equality of opportunity; Maintaining confidentiality and being aware of the

importance of disclosure; The Data Protection Act 1998 and Freedom of Information

Act 2005, and understanding the need to follow these pieces of legislation in the workplace.



Worker responsibilities continued…

Task◊ In pairs, produce a poster for a care home staff room that

clearly explains to employees the importance of their responsibilities to the clients who use the service.


Documents

BTEC Level 2 First Health and Social Care Unit 2: Individual Rights within the Health and Social Care Sectors (P1 P2 P3 M1 D1) © Hodder Education 2010