BTEC Level 3 Health and Social Care Unit 2 – Lesson 1

Introduction to Unit 2

Starter – AS1 Worksheet

Introduction Diversity a personal view Class discussion: How can you benefit from knowing about knowing about the differences raised in the last exercise ? A very good starting point when looking at the concept of diversity is to look at yourself, your family and your friends. Answer the following question on your own: What are the nationalities of your friends and family? What music do you like? What is your favourite food? What language can you or your family/friends speak? What and how do you celebrate in your culture?

Introduction http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EcYYMndHK4

Introduction You will also need to recognise when individuals are being treated unfairly, to challenge such mistreatment and help those who are mistreated. Diversity should be recognised and celebrated and it is important to support individuals diversity when working in health and social care settings.

Discussion Task You will need to split yourselves into 7 small groups of 2 or 3 students, You will randomly pick out a topic from the box and will need to 5 five examples demonstrating how your topic has benefited from diversity. E.g. – the arts have benefited from diversity has it enables us through films for examples to learn about different cultures.

Assignment 2.1 – P1 Task P1 – Explain the concepts of equality, diversity and rights in relation to health and social care. Create a glossary of the wide range of key terms associated with equality, diversity and right – get some inspiration from the unit content hand out if struggling. Create an A3 poster identifying and explaining the 7 key aspects of the care value base.

Care Value Base – Brainstorm

Care Value Base – a definition The care value base are the seven principles which put the individual at the heart of health and social care provision. These principles essentially form what is called the “value base” and should form the basis of all your relationships with service users and colleagues.

What are the principles ? Promotion of anti-discriminatory practices, Promotion and support of dignity, independence and safety, Respect for, and acknowledgment of, personal beliefs and an individual’s identity, The maintenance of confidentiality, Protection from abuse and harm, The promotion of effective communication and relationships, The promotion of personalised (individual) care.

The principles continued … Together these principles can essentially be broken down into the following key concepts: Inclusivity, Access, Trust, Confidentiality, Choice, Participation, Honesty and openness, Respect, Safety.

Case study in context http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_midlands/8590 281.stm How were the principles of care value based not put in place in this case ? Who were the victims ?

Independent Study Using the materials provided and the computers available it is time for you to get started on your task P1. Feel free to use the information provided to you in the last two lessons and which are available in the book as well as Book 1 pages 48 – 65. Also make use of the care value base PPT prompt questions.