K101, Unit 1, A Family Affair

Talcott Parsons(1951) Introduced the concept of the Sick Role
1. Present day Sociologist Chris Shillings outlined three of Parsons key features
  1. not blamed but expected to want to get better quickly
    1. let off normal duties but can't carry on with other things either
      1. expected to consult doctor and follow their advice.
5 Principles of Care
1. maximising their potential
  1. have a voice and be heard
    1. beliefs and preferences
      1. rights to the right services
Carers
1. 6 Million people provided unpaid care to a family member
  1. 12% of the adult population
2. Ann Walker
Service Users
1. Angus McPhail
  1. Anwar Malik
    1. type 2 diabetes
  2. parkinsons disease
2. Veronica Sinclair
  1. Multiple Sclerosis
Direct Payments
1. Direct payments have been in use since 1997
  1. Local authority make direct payments to people assessed as needing certain services such as home care.
Somebody Cares a privately owned and managed home care agency in Cardiff.
1. Somebody Cares

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