Achieving PassMeritDistinction grades Health and Social Care Elizabeth
Achieving Pass/Merit/Distinction grades Health and Social Care Elizabeth Buczynskyj
Coursework criteria • B. 2 P 3 Demonstrate the care values independently in a health or social care context. • B. 2 P 4 Describe positive and negative aspects of own demonstration of the care values and comment on aspects of feedback • B. 2 M 2 Demonstrate the care values independently in a health or social care context, making suggestions for improvements of own application of the care values that incorporate feedback • B. 2 D 2 Demonstrate the care values independently in a health or social care context, making justified and appropriate recommendations for improvements of own application of the care values that incorporate feedback
Coursework criteria • B. 2 P 3 Demonstrate the care values independently in a health or social care context. • B. 2 P 4 Describe positive and negative aspects of own demonstration of the care values and comment on aspects of feedback • B. 2 M 2 Demonstrate the care values independently in a health or social care context, making suggestions for improvements of own application of the care values that incorporate feedback • B. 2 D 2 Demonstrate the care values independently in a health or social care context, making justified and appropriate recommendations for improvements of own application of the care values that incorporate feedback
Think of a BLT sandwich Bacon = Because ……. . Level 2 Pass, C Lettuce = Leading to …… Level 2 Merit, B Tomato = Therefore …… Level 2 Distinction, A This enables you to add detail to your work. On your marked work you will see BLT to indicate you need to include these key words to add detail to increase your grades
Verbal communication Firstly, looking at my feedback sheet, my use of formal language was positive when demonstrating how the care value of effective communication is used in a secondary school. I agree with the feedback because I ensured I used the correct terminology and not informal language. For example, I used the word hello instead of hey and hiya to the teacher I was speaking to. I was able to show my knowledge of how to use the correct terminology to demonstrate effective communication. Even though this was a positive aspect of my role play, I think I could improve my use of formal language by speaking in front of larger audiences more often using the key terminology so it comes to me more naturally. This will lead to me getting used to public speaking and take me out of my comfort zone. I justify this improvement because using key terminology when formally speaking to people I have not met before or are not familiar with will increase my confidence and selfesteem, therefore, taking me out of my comfort zone without me being uncomfortable or showing nerves. Examples of this are stuttering, over using the words ‘like’ and ‘erm’ and having awkward silences.
Cube method 1. Circle the command word 2. Underline key information in the case study 3. Box key information in the case study 4. Ensure you read the question at least twice before answering
SECTION A: Assessing health and wellbeing You are a healthcare assistant at Bellevue Surgery. You have been asked to assess the health and wellbeing of one of the service users. Read the information below and then complete the activities that follow. Location Damien is 31 years old. He is a patient at Bellevue surgery. Damien lives in a modern one bedroom apartment in a large town. He does not have a garden, but he has a small balcony and there is a park a short distance from his home. Medical history Damien has had breathing difficulties for most of his life. He was diagnosed with asthma when he was three years old. Asthma is a chronic condition that needs regular monitoring. Damien attends the asthma clinic at Bellevue surgery twice a year. Family, friends and social interactions Damien is divorced. He has a daughter, Marie, who is five years old. Damien has a wide circle of friends from school and work. He meets his friends twice a week to play cards and drinks a few beers. On Sunday he plays football in the local park if he is well enough. Day-to-day life Damien works in an office where he sits at a computer all day. He earns a low income and struggles to pay the rent for his apartment. Damien eats a lot of fast food and takeaway meals.
• Susan is 82 years old and lives in a one-bedroom terraced house with a small garden and short but steep driveway on the edge of a small town. She has osteoarthritis and her mobility has recently started to deteriorate so she uses a stick for support. An old friend comes to on the bus once a fortnight to visit and help her use a laptop, so she is able to keep organised and shop for food and other items online. Her niece visits every fortnight and does jobs like keeping the garden tidy, Her neighbour, who is 73 years old, is often on hand to see if she needs any day-to-day practical help but has quite a busy life with her own friends and family. Susan has no children and most of her friends have died, are in care homes or can no longer travel so she is often lonely. • Explain 1 factor that can have a positive effect on Susan’s health and wellbeing (4 marks) • Explain 1 factor that can have a negative effect on Susan’s health and wellbeing (4 marks) Social, emotional and cultural factors • Social interactions, e. g. supportive/unsupportive relationships, social integration/isolation • Stress, e. g. work-related • Willingness to seek help or access services, e. g. influenced by culture, gender, education Physical and lifestyle factors • Genetic inheritance • Ill health (acute and chronic) • Diet (balance, quality and amount) • Amount of exercise • Substance use, including alcohol, nicotine, illegal drugs and misuse of prescribed drugs • Personal hygiene Economic factors • Financial resources Environmental factors • Environmental conditions, e. g. levels of pollution, noise • Housing, e. g. conditions, location
• 2 months ago, Katie’s husband, Robert, left the marital home and they are now going through a divorce. They were married for 20 years. Katie and Robert had a very good social life, inviting their friends over for dinner parties and they enjoyed going to the local village pub for a weekly quiz. They also used to see their family every weekend, enjoyed going out for walks and lunch. As a result of the breakdown of the marriage, Katie has not been to the pub for the quiz nights or had friends over to the house. • Explain three effects that the divorce could have on Katie’s social and emotional wellbeing. (6 marks) Positive or Negative • 1 x Social • 1 x Emotional • 1 x Your choice of above Moodiness Irritability Cannot relax Feeling lonely Feeling overwhelmed Relieved Reduce stress Feel like they’re not needed/wanted Anxious/Worrying/upset Socialising/social isolation Neglecting responsibilities Use alcohol, drugs or cigarettes to relax Nervous habits – biting nails Self-esteem Self-confidence
The KISS Rule
• Keep • It • Simple • Stupid • Keep • It • Seriously • Simple
Explain how your health and wellbeing plan takes into account Sarah’s needs, wishes and circumstances.
• Keep • It • Seriously • Simple Introduce by identifying and describing the key words Go through each of your actions in order & state how they meet each key word Conclude
When you are writing your answer in the exam 1. Keep it simple 2. Don’t over complicate things 3. State a point then explain why 4. Don’t write about more than 1 point at a time
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