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There are various types of care that can be given to people for |
There are various types of '''residential care''' that can be given to people, for different reasons. These reasons depend on the needs of the individual. |
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The needs can be things such as [[mental illness]], physical or mental [[disabilities]], or loss of parents. Care can be 24 hour care or partial care: this will change depending on the person's needs. |
The needs can be things such as [[mental illness]], physical or mental [[disabilities]], or loss of parents. Care can be 24 hour care or partial care: this will change depending on the person's needs. |
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== Child care == |
== Child care == |
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There are four forms of child-care to consider: |
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* Residential school care |
* Residential school care |
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* Miscellaneous child care |
* Miscellaneous child care |
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| ⚫ | A residential school is a school in which children generally stay 24 hours per day, 7 days per week (often called a [[boarding school]]). There is divided opinion about whether this type of schooling is beneficial for children. |
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This type of care is for [[orphans]], or for children whose parents cannot or will not look after them. There is sometimes a perception that "putting a child into Care" will not benefit him or her, but instead, it will subject him or her to [[abuse]] and [[neglect]] by the 'care' staff. However, this is by no means the norm. |
This type of care is for [[orphans]], or for children whose parents cannot or will not look after them. There is sometimes a perception that "putting a child into Care" will not benefit him or her, but instead, it will subject him or her to [[abuse]] and [[neglect]] by the 'care' staff. However, this is by no means the norm. |
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This is where children get taken into care because they have a disability, normally a mental or learning disability. A team of carers would look after the children, who may or may not go home to their parents. Conditions and disabilities such as [[Autism]], [[Down's Syndrome]], [[epilepsy]] and [[cerebral palsy]] (to name a few) may require that children receive professional care. |
This is where children get taken into care because they have a disability, normally a mental or learning disability. A team of carers would look after the children, who may or may not go home to their parents. Conditions and disabilities such as [[Autism]], [[Down's Syndrome]], [[epilepsy]] and [[cerebral palsy]] (to name a few) may require that children receive professional care. |
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Care can be provided for children who have become mentally ill, with conditions such as [[anorexia]], [[bulimia]], [[schitzophrenia]], or children who are practising [[self-harm]]. |
Care can be provided for children who have become mentally ill, with conditions such as [[anorexia]], [[bulimia]], [[schitzophrenia]], or children who are practising [[self-harm]]. |
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* Hospice care |
* Hospice care |
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This is where adults are in long-term care because of a disability, normally a mental disability such as [[Down's Syndrome]] or [[Autism]]. This often has serious impacts on their life-opportunities - for example, working, having sexual relationships, or starting a family. |
This is where adults are in long-term care because of a disability, normally a mental disability such as [[Down's Syndrome]] or [[Autism]]. This often has serious impacts on their life-opportunities - for example, working, having sexual relationships, or starting a family. |
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| ⚫ | ''Domiciliary care'', also known as ''supported living'', is where staff live or work along side a patient, who can live as close to a normal life as possible, but rarely in absolute [[independence]]. |
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| ⚫ | The fact that someone has a record of care can affect them, in the same way as a [[criminal record]] would. For example, some employers may be reluctant to take on someone who has Down's Syndrome or Autism. (However, [[positive discrimination]] can sometimes throw the balance the other way, and force employers to give jobs to people with disabilities too severe for them to be able to perform their job adequately.) |
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===Geriatric care=== |
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| ⚫ | This is a form of care for elderly people. It generally continues until [[death]] occurs: elderly residents are unlikely to improve and become ''more'' independent and able-bodied as time passes. |
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| ⚫ | The fact that someone has a record of care can affect them in the same way as a [[criminal record]] would. For example, some employers may be reluctant to take on someone who has Down's Syndrome or Autism. (However, [[positive discrimination]] can sometimes throw the balance the other way, and force employers to give jobs to people with disabilities too severe for them to be able to perform their job adequately.) |
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| ⚫ | Residents may end up in residential care homes or [[nursing homes]] because their family are unable or unwilling to look after them. Residential care is often feared or looked down upon; however, many elderly residents stay mentally and physically active, and are happy to be able to socialise, which may have been difficult when they lived alone. |
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===Hospice care=== |
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This is a form of care for elderly people. |
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Residents may end up in residential care homes or [[nursing homes]] because their family are unable or unwilling to look after them. Residential care is often feared or looked down upon |
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'''Hospice care''' |
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| ⚫ | [[Hospice]]s provide a form of care for people witha[[terminal illness]] or condition, for example, cancer. It is generally used when a person is very close to death. |
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== Mental illness == |
== Mental illness == |
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* Rehabilitation unit care |
* Rehabilitation unit care |
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People may be detained under the laws that state that they have to be sectioned in certain circumstances. In the [[United Kingdom]], at least 2 doctors can sign a paper to get this to happen. Patients have to be a risk to themselves, property or other people to warrant being sectioned; this can include [[suicide]] attempts. |
People may be detained under the laws that state that they have to be sectioned in certain circumstances. In the [[United Kingdom]], at least 2 doctors can sign a paper to get this to happen. Patients have to be a risk to themselves, property or other people to warrant being sectioned; this can include [[suicide]] attempts. |
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Some patients may volunteer to go to a psychiatric hospital because they recognise that they are ill. |
Some patients may volunteer to go to a psychiatric hospital because they recognise that they are ill. |
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| ⚫ | Treatment can occur against the patient's wishes if this is needed and that can be with the use of drugs. The patients are generally detained until doctors believe that they are stable enough to leave. |
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Treatment can occur against the |
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People who are addicted to drugs may be voluntarily or involuntarily detained or made an out-patient. Prescribed drugs are sometimes used to get people off illegal or addictive drugs, and to prevent the withdrawal symptoms of such drugs. Generally, people can stay until they are free from drugs, or until they discharge themselves. |
People who are addicted to drugs may be voluntarily or involuntarily detained or made an out-patient. Prescribed drugs are sometimes used to get people off illegal or addictive drugs, and to prevent the withdrawal symptoms of such drugs. Generally, people can stay until they are free from drugs, or until they discharge themselves. |
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== Abuse == |
== Abuse == |
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[[Abuse]] is by no means common, but media coverage of abuse in care settings can make it seem that way. All care workers will be governed by a specific [[Code of Conduct]], or the more general [[care value base]] which states that residents and patients should be treated with respect, care, kindness and dignity at all times. |
[[Abuse]] is by no means common, but media coverage of abuse in care settings can make it seem that way. All care workers will be governed by a specific [[Code of Conduct]], or the more general [[care value base]] which states that residents and patients should be treated with respect, care, kindness and dignity at all times. |
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| ⚫ | Abuse can and does occur in some areas of 'care', and this can be very distressing, humiliating and damaging for the victim and the victim's family. Some forms of abuse are:- |
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*[[Sexual abuse]] |
*[[Sexual abuse]] |
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*Misuse of illegal or prescribed drugs |
*Misuse of illegal or prescribed drugs |
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*[[Murder]] disguised as a natural death or [[euthanasia]] |
*[[Murder]] disguised as a natural death or [[euthanasia]] |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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There are various types of residential care that can be given to people, for different reasons. These reasons depend on the needs of the individual.
The needs can be things such as mental illness, physical or mental disabilities, or loss of parents. Care can be 24 hour care or partial care: this will change depending on the person's needs.
There are four forms of child-care to consider:
A residential school is a school in which children generally stay 24 hours per day, 7 days per week (often called a boarding school). There is divided opinion about whether this type of schooling is beneficial for children.
This type of care is for orphans, or for children whose parents cannot or will not look after them. There is sometimes a perception that "putting a child into Care" will not benefit him or her, but instead, it will subject him or her to abuse and neglect by the 'care' staff. However, this is by no means the norm.
This is where children get taken into care because they have a disability, normally a mental or learning disability. A team of carers would look after the children, who may or may not go home to their parents. Conditions and disabilities such as Autism, Down's Syndrome, epilepsy and cerebral palsy (to name a few) may require that children receive professional care.
Care can be provided for children who have become mentally ill, with conditions such as anorexia, bulimia, schitzophrenia, or children who are practising self-harm.
Other kinds of care may be necessary where a child has committed a crime and needs to be placed in a Young Offenders' Institute.
There are several forms of adult-care
This is where adults are in long-term care because of a disability, normally a mental disability such as Down's SyndromeorAutism. This often has serious impacts on their life-opportunities - for example, working, having sexual relationships, or starting a family.
Domiciliary care, also known as supported living, is where staff live or work along side a patient, who can live as close to a normal life as possible, but rarely in absolute independence.
The fact that someone has a record of care can affect them, in the same way as a criminal record would. For example, some employers may be reluctant to take on someone who has Down's Syndrome or Autism. (However, positive discrimination can sometimes throw the balance the other way, and force employers to give jobs to people with disabilities too severe for them to be able to perform their job adequately.)
This is a form of care for elderly people. It generally continues until death occurs: elderly residents are unlikely to improve and become more independent and able-bodied as time passes.
Residents may end up in residential care homes or nursing homes because their family are unable or unwilling to look after them. Residential care is often feared or looked down upon; however, many elderly residents stay mentally and physically active, and are happy to be able to socialise, which may have been difficult when they lived alone.
Hospices provide a form of care for people with a terminal illness or condition, for example, cancer. It is generally used when a person is very close to death.
There is another division of care for people with mental illness
People may be detained under the laws that state that they have to be sectioned in certain circumstances. In the United Kingdom, at least 2 doctors can sign a paper to get this to happen. Patients have to be a risk to themselves, property or other people to warrant being sectioned; this can include suicide attempts.
Some patients may volunteer to go to a psychiatric hospital because they recognise that they are ill.
Treatment can occur against the patient's wishes if this is needed and that can be with the use of drugs. The patients are generally detained until doctors believe that they are stable enough to leave.
People who are addicted to drugs may be voluntarily or involuntarily detained or made an out-patient. Prescribed drugs are sometimes used to get people off illegal or addictive drugs, and to prevent the withdrawal symptoms of such drugs. Generally, people can stay until they are free from drugs, or until they discharge themselves.
Abuse is by no means common, but media coverage of abuse in care settings can make it seem that way. All care workers will be governed by a specific Code of Conduct, or the more general care value base which states that residents and patients should be treated with respect, care, kindness and dignity at all times.
Abuse can and does occur in some areas of 'care', and this can be very distressing, humiliating and damaging for the victim and the victim's family. Some forms of abuse are:-
