OCR Level 2
Cambridge Technicals
in Health and Social Care
Unit 2:
Individual Rights in Health
and Social Care
Introduction
Everyone 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 Care
The care you provide
must reflect the
needs of the
people
Faith
who use the service.
Family
structure
Age
Culture Their needs
could be very
different.
A range of social
factors are present
in society which
could influence
these needs…
Individual Rights
There are a wide range of individual rights…
The right to
be respected
The right to
protection from
harm
The right
to dignity
The right to be
treated with
equality
The right to
Theto
right
access personal
These rights must be supported in order
to privacy
information
deliver effective care.
Values
Your principles and values underpin the
support you provide.
Promoting
equality and
diversity
Valuing
diversity
Maintaining
confidentiality
Making the
welfare of the
client paramount
Working with other service
providers to find the right
way forward for the client
What will you learn?
After completing this unit you will:
Understand
principles and
values which
underpin the
support given to
individuals
Know factors
that contribute
to a diverse and
equal society
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