Nvq Unit 1

There are two models that link with equality, diversity and inclusion, the first one is the social model of disability which views discrimination and prejudice as being embedded in today’s society, their attitude’s and their surrounding environment. The social model focuses on who the adult is as person not what their disability or diagnosis is, the focus is on how to improve and empower the individual’s life and lead a more independent life as possible. The second model is the medical model of disability which views adults has having an impairment or lacking in some way, this model focuses on impairments that the adult has and

One page profiles and action plan. An effective way to identify somebody 's needs and wishes leading to a full and Persian centred action plan is to complete a one page profile with them. One page profile can be developed generally or around a specific area, such as their health, they provide the person and others with an at a glance snapshot of the most important aspects of the person life. You can support a person to put together a one page profile in two ways.

1.1 I communicate with a wide range of groups and individuals on a daily, weekly, and less frequent basis within my role as care home manager. These include other managers, operations manager, managing director and company owners as well as support workers, clients, team leaders, social workers, care managers, families, health and educational professionals, learning disability team members from 6 different boroughs etc.

There are two models that link with equality, diversity and inclusion, the first one is the social model of disability which views discrimination and prejudice as being embedded in today’s society, their attitude’s and their surrounding environment. The social model focuses on who the adult is as person not what their disability or diagnosis is, the focus is on how to improve and empower the individual’s life and lead a more independent life as possible. The second model is the medical model of disability which views adults has having an impairment or lacking in some

A range of factors can impact individuals with sensory loss, such as blind or partly sighted individuals struggle to read peoples facial expressions, which are important for communication. Also not realizing someone is talking to an individual if they are walking past or stood behind them can be frustrating. Written communication can also be problematic for partly sighted individuals. Larger font may help overcome these issues. People who are hard of hearing can also become frustrated as they can’t hear day to day noises such as the doorbell, telephone ring or people talking to them directly. This may make them feel with drawn from others and lonely.

1.identify legislation and policies that are designed to promote the human rights, inclusion, equal life chances and citizenship of individuals with learning disabilities

Valuing People (Department of Health 2001) it was introduced by the labour government who were keen to promote independent living. This white paper on learning disabilities was for the first in England in 30 years. It made direct payments available to more people with a learning disability and was the first paper where we officially come across the term ‘Person Centred Planning’. It stresses the importance of Personal Centred Planning in helping people with learning difficulties take charge of their own lives. This paper has been ‘refreshed’ in 2009 titling it Value People Now and is a new three year strategy for people with learning disabilities, and will lead to better lives for people.

1.1 Identify Legislation and policies that are designed to promote the human rights, inclusion, equal life chances and citizenship of individuals with learning disabilities.

People with learning disabilities say that they want to live an ordinary life in their communities. Person centred planning can help Partnership Boards make this happen.

Identify four legislation and policies that are designed to promote the human rights, inclusion, equal life chances and citizenship of individuals with learning disabilities

To prevent and control the infection and the measures that are to be taken by the facility to limit the spread of norovirus is that the organisation should have signs saying that there are some infected patients. Making sure of having a proper hand hygiene and wash the laundry thoroughly and make sure to disinfect the clothes. Usage of proper Personal Protection Equipment and sterilize the suspected

Improves the lives for people with learning disabilities and to help them become valued members of society. This helps people know their rights re rights, independence, choices and inclusion in everyday life.

Furthermore, Secretary Steve Turner points out that the real agenda of NDIS is to free the government’s responsibility over people with disability. He states that disability services will not deliver the promise of choice for people, and instead suggested that privatising public services does not provide promising social services as it will decrease accountability from the government; cost more money in the long run and delivery no guarantee of success (Probonoaustralia.com.au, 2013). Moreover, it is also reinforced by Woolf (2013) who argues that although the NDIS has been sold as an historic advance towards ‘individualised support’ through the provision of ‘choice and control ‘ for Australians living in disability, it not considered a effective scheme for everyone. The care is only provided to limited people with significant or profound disability, and thu only 410,000 peoplle out of 4 million people with diability with be served. Kerry, a mother living with children with disability expresses the anxiety of not receiving enough because the children are not ‘disabled enough’ (Woolf, 2013). Furthermore, Additionally, Laura criticises the belief that NDIS will help to normalise life, which she states is also equally hindered by the “planners” who are supposed to work closely with the clients in order to identify the supports that is required to make progress towards the person’s goals. Although it sounds non-intruding, the players are to ensure that the choices the participants makes are reasonable and necessary, hence depicting bureaucratic aspect of the scheme (Woolf,

To enable to provide alternative support and empowering individuals with learning disabilities by giving them the rights they deserve in determining their

The National Disability Insurance Scheme is doing great in providing funding for people living with disabilities to ensure full access and participation within society. Therefore it is very important ensure that services are available and fully funded, for these people with disabilities to access. In this report, the author is going outline the main approaches to service delivery in the disability sector in Australia, in terms of how they are funded and structured. This is to ensure that quality services are provided to people living with disabilities.