P2- Explain how disability can be viewed as a social construct.
A disability is a physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements,
senses or activities. The social model of disability identifies systemic barriers,
negative attitudes, and exclusion by society. While physical, sensory,
intellectual or phycological variations may cause functional limitation or
impairments, these do not have to lead to disability unless society fails to take
account of and include people regardless of their individual references. An
impairment is the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of
physical or mental unfitness.
This is in contrast to the medical model of disability which tends to believe that
curing or at least managing illness or disability revolves around identifying the
illness or disability from an in-depth clinical perspective. The medical model
also believes that a society invests resources in health care and related services
in an attempt to cure disabilities medically, to allow a person with a disability a
more ‘normal’ life.
Rebecca’s case study would be reviewed by the medical model by assessing
what her issues are such as she is confined to a wheelchair, she cannot
mobilize, she needs support from health care workers, and that she is unable
to complete daily activities. Ben’s case study would also be that he has an
unhealthy diet, he is withdrawn, and that he is suffering from bereavement.
The social model for Rebecca’s case study would be that she is being
discriminated by her neighbors, her family feels isolated, and their living
accommodation is not suitable as they’re no ramps or lifts to access their flat.
, Ben’s social model would be that he is isolated because he doesn’t socialize
with people, discrimination from youths who shouted at Ben, and was refused
entry by a local fun fair.
P3- Describe how health or social care workers can help one child and one
adult with different additional needs overcome challenges to daily living.
P4- Explain the benefits of adaptations and support provided to one child and
one adult with different additional needs.
Health and social care workers can help individuals who cannot do simple daily
tasks due to their disability by putting in place several things. For example,
Rebecca cannot get dressed herself due to her mobility, therefore a health
professional such as a support worker would visit her home every morning and
night to assist her with putting her clothes on. The benefits of this could
include that Rebecca would be ready for the day and feel like she can go to
different places such as school. However, it may cause Rebecca to feel stressed
due to being reminded everyday she can no longer get dressed independently.
Additionally, Rebecca cannot have a wash by herself such as going in the bath.
This means that a social worker would request a hoist to be in place where
Rebecca lives so that she can be safely transferred into the bath without
causing any damage to Rebecca and her family. The benefits of this is that it
puts her family, staff, and herself at a less risk of harming themselves. For
example, if they didn’t have a hoist they would have to lift Rebecca and place
her in the bath themselves. This would become harder and harder over time as
Rebecca is growing and will start to weigh more making it unsafe. Eating and
drinking are a daily task that cannot be completed independently, so this
A disability is a physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements,
senses or activities. The social model of disability identifies systemic barriers,
negative attitudes, and exclusion by society. While physical, sensory,
intellectual or phycological variations may cause functional limitation or
impairments, these do not have to lead to disability unless society fails to take
account of and include people regardless of their individual references. An
impairment is the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of
physical or mental unfitness.
This is in contrast to the medical model of disability which tends to believe that
curing or at least managing illness or disability revolves around identifying the
illness or disability from an in-depth clinical perspective. The medical model
also believes that a society invests resources in health care and related services
in an attempt to cure disabilities medically, to allow a person with a disability a
more ‘normal’ life.
Rebecca’s case study would be reviewed by the medical model by assessing
what her issues are such as she is confined to a wheelchair, she cannot
mobilize, she needs support from health care workers, and that she is unable
to complete daily activities. Ben’s case study would also be that he has an
unhealthy diet, he is withdrawn, and that he is suffering from bereavement.
The social model for Rebecca’s case study would be that she is being
discriminated by her neighbors, her family feels isolated, and their living
accommodation is not suitable as they’re no ramps or lifts to access their flat.
, Ben’s social model would be that he is isolated because he doesn’t socialize
with people, discrimination from youths who shouted at Ben, and was refused
entry by a local fun fair.
P3- Describe how health or social care workers can help one child and one
adult with different additional needs overcome challenges to daily living.
P4- Explain the benefits of adaptations and support provided to one child and
one adult with different additional needs.
Health and social care workers can help individuals who cannot do simple daily
tasks due to their disability by putting in place several things. For example,
Rebecca cannot get dressed herself due to her mobility, therefore a health
professional such as a support worker would visit her home every morning and
night to assist her with putting her clothes on. The benefits of this could
include that Rebecca would be ready for the day and feel like she can go to
different places such as school. However, it may cause Rebecca to feel stressed
due to being reminded everyday she can no longer get dressed independently.
Additionally, Rebecca cannot have a wash by herself such as going in the bath.
This means that a social worker would request a hoist to be in place where
Rebecca lives so that she can be safely transferred into the bath without
causing any damage to Rebecca and her family. The benefits of this is that it
puts her family, staff, and herself at a less risk of harming themselves. For
example, if they didn’t have a hoist they would have to lift Rebecca and place
her in the bath themselves. This would become harder and harder over time as
Rebecca is growing and will start to weigh more making it unsafe. Eating and
drinking are a daily task that cannot be completed independently, so this
