Unit 18 Working In A Health Sector

L.O: Understand concepts of equality, diversity and rights in relation to health and social care

Being a midwife refers to a profession where the midwife would work in partnership with the women throughout her pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period. Not only is being a midwife women-centred, however, their role also includes ensuring the partner and family members are prepared and aware of the process. Within a women’s health, the midwife should focus on health, family planning, nutrition, domestic and other health issues as the main priority is the

Task C Career Pathway Create a career pathway plan for yourself, indicating what opportunities are open to you as you progress in your chosen career. Indicate what you will need to learn or any qualifications you might need to gain in order to achieve your goals. Identify sources of information to help you achieve your goals.  Task D Presentation or report Prepare a presentation or report on an issue or area of public concern related to the care profession. Your presentation or report should include A description of the issue or area of public concern raised An outline of the different points of view regarding the issue or area of public concern raised

She can have frequent visits with the doctors so the doctors can check-up on her health and the baby in every visit. They can spot her health complications so that they could treat them as early as possible. Ona can also obtain nutritional information from the doctors so that she knows it’s important for the health of the baby. For not having prenatal care, Ona was at high risk for pregnancy complications. She went into premature labor and didn’t have anyone to help her with the pain she was suffering

Select an allied health care profession and provide a description of the jobs and services provided by that profession. Research regulatory or professional organizations that serve the profession you chose, and describe an area in which the profession seeks to improve or expand. In what other ways might the profession grow to better serve the ever-changing health care population?

However Time to talk is organised by Time to Change, the largest programme in England tackling the shame and discrimination are often associated with mental health and it is run by mental health charities such as Mind and Rethink Mental Illness and other organisations. Here I would like to illustrate some organisations in my local area East London, Newham Borough with a estimated diverse population of 308,000 according to census and the facilities provided regardless of prejudice about race, ethnicity, age, religion or gender or any discriminatory.

Providing an effective care and support to the patient and for their babies during labour

Barbara made choices with her outfits each day. In the morning, she was assisted with starting her dressing, as staff would lay the clothes out or ask what outfit she wants to wear. Barbara was monitored to avoid wearing the same clothes from the previous day. At times staff would need to motivate her to finish dressing as she had stopped or was off task. She refused to attend her day program almost every day this quarter and was encouraged to change out of her pajamas. Staff encouraged her to change her clothes each day. When she wanted to go to church, Barbara was supported with choosing and wearing a nice outfit for church. During this quarter Barbara was prompted to wear a heavy or light jacket as the weather would change frequently.

A health service is a service that provides care and is under the NHS. For examples hospitals or a G.P. They provide treatments but also prevent illnesses through health promotions. A social care service is about providing support to individuals to help them get by and who ever needs it such as emotional support or practical support with daily living tasks.

Task D Presentation or report Prepare a presentation or report on an issue or area of public concern related to the care profession. Your presentation or report should include: • • • • A description of the issue or area of public concern raised An outline of the different points of view regarding the issue or area of public concern raised A description of how the issue or area of public concern has affected service provision and methods of working A description of how public opinion is affected by issues and areas of concern in either the health, social care or children’s and young people's sectors

No Secrets – Guidance published by the Department of Health, builds upon the governments respects for human rights and highlights the need to protect vulnerable adults through effective multi-agency work.

Lewy bodies, named after the doctor who first identified them in 1912, are tiny, spherical protein deposits found in nerve cells. Their presence in the brain disrupts the brain's normal functioning, interrupting the action of important chemical messengers, including acetylcholine and dopamine. Researchers have yet to understand fully why Lewy bodies occur in the brain and how they cause damage.

This report will evaluate the roles and responsibilities of a midwife. “Midwifery encompasses care of women during pregnancy, labour, and the postpartum period, as well as care of the new-born.”(WHO, 2015) This is a recent definition and clearly points out that a midwife has many roles and responsibilities. The NMC Codes of Conduct will be evaluated with specific emphasis on recent changes within healthcare. These changes took place as a result of the tragedies at Mid-Staffordshire Hospital in 2005-2009 and are the outcome of the Francis report in order to improve care given to patients.

In this essay I will discuss a service user I encountered on recent practice placement who was referred to the hospital after she has been deteriorating in mental health and she has bipolar disorder. I am going to discuss the assessment and development of the care plan of the service user. The essay will also consist of a brief biography of the patient’s contributing factors towards her present mental health circumstances. The relevant culturally sensitive engagement and assessment skills used by the nurse in their relationships with the service user will be discussed. I will also explore legislative and nursing frameworks that influence and contribute to positive and hopeful service user’s care. The assignment will also explore the

1 Begins when a mother is still pregnant, provides nutrition, medical assistance, parental education, and social support for both mothers and caregivers to help them succeed the first few years of the child’s life.