Case Study Disabilities and Social Equalities in Health and Social Care
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ASSESSMENT A:CASE-STUDYRESPONSE1
TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................................3DISCUSSION..................................................................................................................................4CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................7Recommendations..................................................................................................................7REFERENCES................................................................................................................................9APPENDIX....................................................................................................................................102
INTRODUCTIONThe given case is about Dora who was blind and was permanently sent into care home. Itshows how relationship between Dora and Simon was affected due to shifting permanently innursing home. The objectives of examining this case study is to identify policies and legislationsin regard to disabilities and social equalities in the health and social care sector. Also, it outlinesabout the diverse perspectives of people involved in context to the case-study. Additionally, theimpact of stigmatisation, stereotyping and discrimination will be discussed in this assignment. Itfocuses on highlighting the concepts of ethical principles to promote anti-oppressive practice tocurb the inequalities.DESCRIPTIONThis case study is based on a couple who has been married for 59 years with children. Itdeals with separation of this couple after a small accident on permanent grounds. Dora was ablind woman and recently got diagnosed as a Alzheimer patient. They were living in peace butreceived an obstacle when both of them got injured due to a fall at their home. This incidentforced Simon to take complete rest and was no longer able to take care of Dora. Consequently,she was moved out of their home on temporary basis and shifted to a nursing home. It was apublic funded centre for elderly care at local level and are mostly preferred in times ofemergency. It is due to lack of emotional support that such centres fail to provide to their clientslike Dora and others. Simon used to visit her on daily basis and spent quality time. However, thebiggest shock was awaiting them.Their relationship faced the biggest threat by the local authorities working in the healthand social sector. These people decided to shift Dora into a nursing home on full-time basis. Thisdecision affected Dora and Simon immensely as they were together for so long and he was ableto take care of her properly. In addition to this, their children would also suffer as she was movedto a long-distance centre which would definitely bring gaps in terms of communication andspending time together. Henceforth, the burning issues are the indifferent approaches towardstheir sensitivities and forcing them to do something which they are not comfortable in doing so.In regard to the above, the major issues which are required to be considered are in termsof legislative framework and the prejudiced notions related to disabilities (Krupchanka andThornicroft, 2017). This clearly demonstrate about the stereotyping, labelling and stigmatisation3
that are practised by the professionals. Sometimes it leads to discrimination against the publicdue to typecast opinions and its effects on their overall dignity that leads to exploitation of theirrights and freedom. This reflects on the damaging influence in the working practices whiledealing with people who are suffering from any disability or disorder. However, their aim is toprovide assistance and protect such people from hurting themselves or meeting with hazard oraccident.Moreover, it also shed light on these authorities' attitude that indicated disrespect towardspatients like Dora and their family’s needs and expectations. There is a need to understand theethical practices under suitable code of conduct and key features to foster the anti-oppressivepractice. Alongside, one of the major concerns in relation to this case study is lack of awarenessthat has been shown by both the authorities and couple. This drawback has been occurred withreference to the relevant policies, guidelines and rules to complete the tasks in ethical manner.Thus, this legislative framework must be incorporated by employing them appropriately in theprofessional setup (Prinz, 2018). Such vigilance would create a positive environment to fulfil theexpectations of patients like Dora and Simon underpinning a proper assessment to provideassistance and support.DISCUSSIONThere is a great need of understanding the legislative measures to be considered whiledealing with cases as mentioned in this study. It highlighted the need of safeguarding theindividual's ethical principles by laying the foundation of equality, justice, integrity and dignityto lead a normal life (Blaine and Brenchley, 2017). Along with, it is demonstrated that diverseidentities and conceptual; frameworks are required to curb such challenging situation for peoplelike Dora and Simon. The decision which led to hurdles in their lives has shed light on the lackof empathy and ethical standards shown by the professionals working in the centres or socialcare sector while dealing with sensitive cases. Issue 1: Impact of stigmatisation and discriminationBoth these has a huge effect on the prevailing conditions and led to disturbances in thecouple's lives. Stigma is refereed as a negative stereotype to people suffering from mentaldisorders and are disabled. Discrimination is the unfair treatment which is considered in theabsence of education and ethical standards. In reference with the case study, Dora was treated4
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