vulnerability as a concept in relation to domestic violence against women. The author will identify the purpose of the chosen service (Women’s Aids Federation) and how it supports in meeting the health needs of women experiencing domestic violence. It will also demonstrate how the service relates to relevant health and social care policy and critically examine the influence of rights, policy, and the law on service delivery. Furthermore, the author will scrutinise the appropriateness, accessibility and
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In 1980 National Institute of Mental Health multisite epidemiologic catchment area (ECA) program did a study and “found that 6.7% of prisoners had a lifetime diagnosis of Schizophrenia compared to 1.4% of the non-incarcerated general population” (Desai 100). In a national survey conducted in 1992 it was found that severe mental illness in the past 10 years has gone up especially in large urban jails (Desai 100). American Journal of Psychiatry in 2006 published an article that stated “only 4%
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children. CCEVA is staffed by professional social workers trained specifically to work with birth families who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. When parents decide to parent a child, CCEVA provides donated resources, from the Care Center and mental health services. The Care Center houses
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Work-related stress What the law says ‘Stress at work is a major issue … together we can successfully manage and prevent it.’ Health and Safety Executive (HSE) ‘Whatever your industry, size of business or location, there are things you can do for the health and well-being of your employees.’ Health, Work and Well-being ‘Work can have a positive impact on our health and well-being. Healthy and well-motivated employees can have an equally positive impact on the productivity and effectiveness
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wondering if guns are the issue or if mental health and bullying is the issue. On February 14, 2018, a shooting in Parkland Florida created a movement (Schuster 1.) A man named Nikolas Cruz would kill 17 high school students, and wounded 16 others (Kirby 1) From this movement the issue of school shootings arrived. Everyone has an opinion, and people are split on how to tackle and eliminate mass shootings. Some say guns are to blame while others are saying mental health and bullying issues are to be
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have been working in the health and social care industry as a support worker supporting people with learning disability, mental health issues and autism to lead a more fulfilling and independent life. I help to promote choice, privacy and dignity, and believe that everyone should benefit from equal opportunity and not be limited or treated any less because of their disability. I have successfully undertaken and passed my National Vocational Qualification level 3 in Health and Social care. This course
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family the diagnosis or the medical treatment plan. Describe the purpose of the care plan [page 16] A care plan is created for each resident by the nurse or doctor. The care plan is a guide to help the resident reach and maintain the best level of health possible. Long-term care survey process [page1] Surveyors study how well staff care for residents. They focus on how resident’s nutritional needs are being met. They interview residents and family and observe staff’s interactions with residents
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1.1 Explain how and why person centred values must influence all aspects of health and social care work. Person centred values influence all aspects of health and social care work, for the reason that by law requirements in regards to the Human Rights Act 1998, Health and Social Care Act 2012, along with Codes of Practice for Social Care Workers, health and social care should be based on person centred values. In the interest of individuals who are receiving care, it enables them to be treated with
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their daily struggle with this disorder can be very frustrating and debilitating at times. Throughout the years, it has been known that genetics has a strong link to the cause ADHD as well as the psychotropics being prescribed by Mental Health Professionals to assist in the management of ADHD. However, data supports in the past decade there has been an explosion with ADHD individuals, specifically children being treated by the pharmacological modality rather than the behavioral
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are limited by their duties and activities as defined by their job scope, so it is very important for them to understand their job description (Gutheil, 2008). The concept of professional boundaries is so important to psychiatric nursing because the health and well being of patients depends upon a collaborative effort between the nurse and the patient (Muskin & Epstein, 2009). It is the nurse’s professional responsibility to understand the dynamics of the therapeutic relationship, to establish the
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