Essay about Individual Rights and Social Care

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BTEC First Diploma in Health and Social Care
Unit 2: Individual Rights in Health & Social Care
Credits: 5

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I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged.

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In this assessment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria.
Indicate the page numbers where the evidence can be found.

Criteria reference
To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is able to:

Task no.

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Achieved
P1
Identify factors that contribute to the equality of individuals in society.

1

Y/N
P2
Explain the individual rights of people who use services.

2

Y/N
P3
Explain the principles and values which underpin the support for individuals who use services.

3

Y/N
M1
Discuss the principles and values which underpin support for individuals who use services.

3

Y/N
D1
Assess how the principles and values which underpin health and social care relate to the promotion of rights of individuals.

3

Y/N

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Date
11/11/13

Assignment brief
Qualification
BTEC First Diploma in Health and Social Care
Unit number and title
Unit 2: Individual Rights in Health and Social Care

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Assignment title
Assignment 1: An Equal and Diverse Society

The purpose of this assignment is to:
Enable learners to gain a knowledge and understanding of the issues that need to be considered when working in health and social care environments within a multicultural society
Scenario:
Your local NHS Commissioning Board (NHSCB) and Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are concerned that some members of the diverse, multicultural community in which you live are not utilising facilities within the area as they are unsure of what service they can expect, or how they will be treated by providers. They have asked you to produce some materials to inform the community about their rights and the legislation that underpins local services
Task (P1):
You will need to complete the below task as indicated
To achieve P1 you will need to:
Produce a poster (A3) which shows the broad range of factors which contribute to an equal and diverse society and MUST identify social, political and biological factors This will be displayed in the reception area of local health centres
Unit Content:
1 Know factors that contribute to a diverse and equal society
Social factors: diversity e.g. culture, ethnicity, faith, gender, sexuality, age, family structure, social class, geographical location
Political factors: role of e.g. legislation, policy, welfare state, delivery of health and social care services
Equality: non-discriminatory practice; discriminatory practice e.g. stereotyping, labelling, prejudice
Biological factors: physical features; disabilities e.g. learning, physical

Assignment brief
Qualification
BTEC First Diploma in Health and Social Care
Unit number and title
Unit 2: Individual Rights in Health and Social Care

Start date

Deadline

Assessor name

Assignment title
Assignment 2 – Individual Rights
The purpose of this assignment is to:
Enable learners to understand the principles and values of the services which support individuals
Scenario:
The NHS Commissioning Board (NHSCB) and Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) wants to publicise two services that are being developed in a local regeneration