Common Themes Unit 2

What is empowerment

Giving individuals information and support so they can take informed decisions and

make choices about their lives in order to live as independently as possible.

Examples of Empowerment

-Giving individualised care

-Promoting users' dignity

-Putting users at the heart of service provision

-Dealing with conflict in an appropriate way

-Enabling users to express their needs and preferences

-Promoting independence

-Promoting users' rights, choices and wellbeing

-Providing support that is consistent with users' beliefs, cultures and preferences

What are Rights?

Rights are entitlements that everyone

should receive. People's rights are

protected by the laws of the UK

Examples of Rights in the UK

Equality Act 2010

Health and Safety Act 1974

Human Rights 1998

What does MDT mean?

Multi Disciplinary Team

What is MDT ?

A big team of Professionals all coming together to help in a service users care,

Has many different Skills Professionals in different areas

Pros of MDT

-Help make sure they can get the best care possible

-It is a holistic approach- PIES

-A team approach will meet Tom's diverse needs not just his physical needs

Cons of MDT

-Service users may become more confused by multiple professional roles

-Confidentiality could be broken as professionals may share information unnecessarily

-Practically, a MDT may not be possible due to lack of funding

Different Health Care settings

GP's

Hospitals

Care Clinics

Home (Domiciliary Care)

Different Social Care Settings

Residential Care (Care Homes)

Domiciliary Care (Care inside the home)

Day Care Centres/ Units

Communication Barriers

ESOL (English as a second language)

May not speak English

Speech Issues

May need Advocate

Individual Preference barriers

May want a certain gender professional

Specific Needs Barriers

May have a Child

Transitioning

Refuge status

Physical Barriers

May have a disability or Impairment

Geographical Barriers

May not be any services where they live (Countryside)

Awareness Barriers

Don't know different types of support available for them

Transport Barriers

No where to get there, buses may not be running

Can be very distant between next bus

Economical Barriers

May not have enough money for transport

Car park to expensive