Unit 2:

Individual Rights in Health and Social Care

OCR Level 2Cambridge Technicals

in Health and Social Care

IntroductionIntroductionEveryone has the right

to good quality care

It is your responsibility to

provide that good quality care...

...irrespective of the diverse backgrounds

of the people who use the service

Appropriate CareAppropriate Care

The care you provide must reflect the

needs of the people who use the service.

Their needs could be very

different.

A range of social factors are present

in society which could influence these needs…

FaithAge

Culture

Family structure

Individual RightsIndividual RightsThere are a wide range of individual rights…

The right to be treated with

equality

The right to be respected

The right to protection from

harm

The right to privacy

The right to dignity

The right to access personal

information These rights must be supported in order to

deliver effective care.

ValuesValuesYour principles and values underpin the

support you provide.

Promoting equality and

diversity

Making the welfare of the

client paramount

Valuing diversity

Maintaining confidentiality

Working with other service providers to find the right way forward for the client

What will you learn?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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