2. Unit 2: Individual Rights in Health and Social Care
OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technicals in Health and Social Care
Introduction to
Unit 2:
Individual Rights in Health and Social Care

3. Introduction Everyone has the right to good quality care
...irrespective of the diverse backgrounds of the people who use the service
It is your responsibility to provide that good quality care...

4. Their needs could be very different.
Appropriate Care
The care you provide must reflect the needs of the people who use the service.
Culture
Their needs could be very different.
Age
Faith
Family structure
A range of social factors are present in society which could influence these needs…

5. Individual Rights There are a wide range of individual rights…
The right to protection from harm
The right to be respected
The right to dignity
The right to be treated with equality
The right to access personal information
These rights must be supported in order to deliver effective care.
The right to privacy

6. Values Your principles and values underpin the support you provide.
Promoting equality and diversity
Maintaining confidentiality
Making the welfare of the client paramount
Valuing diversity
Working with other service providers to find the right way forward for the client

7. Know factors that contribute to a diverse and equal society
What will you learn?
After completing this unit you will:
Know factors that contribute to a diverse and equal society
Understand principles and values which underpin the support given to individuals

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