Principles of Health and Social Care

These vocabulary flashcards cover the core principles, legislation, safety protocols, and person-centered values within health and social care settings.

Equality

Ensuring that everyone is treated fairly so that they have the same opportunities.

Diversity

The different aspects that make us unique and different from others.

Stereotyping

Seeing a group of people who share the same characteristic(s) as the same.

Prejudice

An unfair or unreasonable opinion that is usually formed when we do not know enough/lack awareness about an individual or group.

Patronising

Treating individuals in a way that suggests they are stupid or unimportant.

Bullying

Treating people negatively with the aim to cause harm or distress; can be physical, verbal, or psychological.

Labelling

Using a specific characteristic or aspect to describe a group of people; can be negative or positive depending on use.

Inadequate Care

Not providing the correct care to individuals either on purpose or by accident.

Abuse (Verbal)

The use of offensive or derogatory language.

Abuse (Financial)

Professionals misusing money from service users to benefit themselves or money being stolen from service users.

Abuse (Neglect)

When service users are not cared for to the correct standard.

Abuse (Psychological/mental)

The emotional manipulation of others, most often involving the belittling of service users.

Abuse (Physical)

Physical harm inflicted onto someone else, such as cuts or bruises.

Choice

The right for everyone to choose what happens to them, including treatment, personal care, food, and clothing.

Consultation

The principle that everyone should be involved in decisions about their care without professionals making assumptions.

Confidentiality

Personal details remaining private and only being shared if permission is given and it is necessary.

Equal and Fair treatment

Receiving treatment based on needs and not being refused or delayed because of personal characteristics.

Protection from harm and abuse

Ensuring everyone is kept safe and protected from danger and all types of abuse.

Family Structure

The makeup of a family unit, which can include nuclear, childless, extended, lone parent, same sex parents, blended, or shared care types.

Equality Act 2010

A law that grouped together previous laws to ensure people are not treated differently because of protected characteristics.

Direct Discrimination

Where an individual is being targeted or treated differently due to their personal characteristics.

Indirect Discrimination

Where an individual is put at a disadvantage unintentionally, often due to a policy or rule negatively affecting specific groups.

Victimisation

Treating someone unfairly because they have made a claim to report discrimination or supported someone who has.

Harassment

Unwanted, humiliating, or intimidating behaviour that an individual finds offensive.

Reasonable Adjustments

Changes made in the workplace, such as specialist equipment or flexible hours, to help individuals with disabilities complete their jobs.

Intentional Discrimination

Discrimination that is planned with the purpose of causing harm or distress.

Unintentional Discrimination

Discrimination that occurs without plan or intent to cause harm or offence.

Disempowerment

An impact of discrimination where an individual feels they do not have control over their life or current situation.

Health and Care Act 2022

A law focusing on inequalities in the UK aiming to ensure service users can live independent and healthy lives as long as possible.

Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)

Part of the NHS responsible for planning health services and managing the NHS budget in their specific area of England.

Integrated Care Partnerships (ICPs)

Groups that develop long-term strategies to improve health and wellbeing by working with local authorities and charities.

Virginity Testing

A procedure that is now a criminal offence under the Health and care act 2022 to protect women and girls.

The Children Act

Legislation focusing on the rights and needs of children and how they should be protected by professionals.

Paramountcy Principle

The principle that the welfare of the child is the most important thing.

Advocate

An adult whose job is to listen to and express a child's view in legal proceedings or care meetings.

Children's Commissioner

An individual who represents children’s views at the government level when new laws are created.

Data Protection Act (GDPR)

Strict rules that professionals must follow regarding the protection and handling of service users' data.

Data minimisation

The GDPR principle that only relevant data linked to a user's health or wellbeing should be kept.

Storage limitation

The GDPR principle that data must be deleted or shredded when it is no longer required.

Hazard

Something that could potentially cause an accident or injury.

Biological Hazard

Hazards including body fluids ($\text{blood, urine, vomit}$) and diseases/infections ($\text{Salmonella, MRSA, Cold/Flu}$).

Chemical Hazard

Hazards such as medication and cleaning materials like bleach that cause harm if used incorrectly.

Environmental Hazard

Hazards related to the setting, such as temperature ($\text{radiators}$) or loud noise ($\text{MRI machines}$).

Physical Hazard

Hazards including slips, trips, radiation from $\text{X-ray machines}$, or objects on the floor.

Working Conditions Hazards

Hazards related to the completion of activities, such as incorrect manual handling or using equipment like hoists incorrectly.

Poor Working Practices Hazards

Hazards arising from lack of supervision, long working hours, or lack of breaks.

Lack of Security Systems Hazards

Hazards caused by missing door/window alarms, building alarm systems, or CCTV.

Risk

The likelihood of a hazard occurring and the level of harm or severity, measured as Low, Medium, or High.

Risk Assessment

A method to identify potential hazards/risks and ways to reduce them.

Health & Safety at Work Act (HASAWA)

Regulations and rules for businesses and healthcare settings to ensure both service users and staff are protected.

Accident

Something bad that happens unexpectedly and injures someone without intention to cause harm.

RIDDOR

Reporting Incidents, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations; legislation for reporting injuries and illnesses to authorities.

PEEPs

Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans for individuals needing extra support due to physical or sensory impairments.

COSHH

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health; legislation focused on managing exposure to hazardous chemical products.

Individuality

The person-centered value that recognizes no two people are alike and treatments should be tailored to individual needs.

Dignity

A value that involves treating individuals in a way that avoids embarrassment and maintains their self-esteem.

Partnership

Professionals working with service users to include their ideas and views in plans for their health and care.

6Cs

The core values of $\text{Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment}$.

Safeguarding

Protecting the wellbeing and health of individuals from negative situations such as neglect, harm, or abuse.

DBS Check

A background check used to identify convictions, cautions, or if an individual is on a barred list for working with vulnerable groups.

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

An appointed individual responsible for reviewing safeguarding cases and referring concerns to appropriate authorities.

Disclosure

The act of a service user informing a practitioner of experiences where they have been a victim of abuse.

Mentoring

When an experienced staff member helps a less experienced member develop tasks and build confidence.

Monitoring

When staff members are observed by senior members to check for rule following and the provision of best care.