HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE: UNIT 2
STUDY GUIDE EXAM AND ACTUAL
ANSWERS 2026 UPDATED.
key roles in healthcare - Answer -doctors
-consultants
-nurses
-midwives
-healthcare assistants
-occupational therapists
Types of nurses - Answer -adult nurses
-mental health nurse
-pediatric nurse
-learning disability nurse
-district nurse
-neonatal nurse
-health visitor
-nurse practitioner
-practice nurse
Different policies and procedures - Answer -health and safety
-equality and diversity
-medication policy
-complaints policy
-safeguarding policy
Providing personalised care - Answer -supporting daily tasks
-discussing routines and preferences
-encourage independence
-meeting religious differences
Care planning cycle - Answer 1)ASSESS care needs
2)PLAN the most appropriate care
, 3)IMPLEMENT the care plan
4)MONITOR the effectiveness
5)REVIEW effectiveness
6)AMEND the plan as necessary
Equality Act 2010 - Answer protects people from discrimination by:
-employers
-education providers
-health and care providers
-transport services
protect characteristics such as:
-age
-gender
-disability
-race
Human Rights Act 1998 - Answer -this law allows you to defend your rights in UK courts and
within public organisations
-can be used by every resident in the UK
-this act protects your:
-right to life/freedom/education/marriage
-protection against slavery/forced labour/of property
-freedom of religion/speech
-respect for privacy/family life
Empowering individuals - Answer -empowerment means to ensure that service users take full
part in discussion/decisions about their care
-can be done by:
-promoting individualised care
-promoting/supporting individuals rights to dignity and independence
-supporting individuals who need hsc services to express their needs/preferences
-promoting the rights, choices and wellbeing of service users
Enabling rehabilitation - Answer -improve mobility
-change thinking patterns and routines
STUDY GUIDE EXAM AND ACTUAL
ANSWERS 2026 UPDATED.
key roles in healthcare - Answer -doctors
-consultants
-nurses
-midwives
-healthcare assistants
-occupational therapists
Types of nurses - Answer -adult nurses
-mental health nurse
-pediatric nurse
-learning disability nurse
-district nurse
-neonatal nurse
-health visitor
-nurse practitioner
-practice nurse
Different policies and procedures - Answer -health and safety
-equality and diversity
-medication policy
-complaints policy
-safeguarding policy
Providing personalised care - Answer -supporting daily tasks
-discussing routines and preferences
-encourage independence
-meeting religious differences
Care planning cycle - Answer 1)ASSESS care needs
2)PLAN the most appropriate care
, 3)IMPLEMENT the care plan
4)MONITOR the effectiveness
5)REVIEW effectiveness
6)AMEND the plan as necessary
Equality Act 2010 - Answer protects people from discrimination by:
-employers
-education providers
-health and care providers
-transport services
protect characteristics such as:
-age
-gender
-disability
-race
Human Rights Act 1998 - Answer -this law allows you to defend your rights in UK courts and
within public organisations
-can be used by every resident in the UK
-this act protects your:
-right to life/freedom/education/marriage
-protection against slavery/forced labour/of property
-freedom of religion/speech
-respect for privacy/family life
Empowering individuals - Answer -empowerment means to ensure that service users take full
part in discussion/decisions about their care
-can be done by:
-promoting individualised care
-promoting/supporting individuals rights to dignity and independence
-supporting individuals who need hsc services to express their needs/preferences
-promoting the rights, choices and wellbeing of service users
Enabling rehabilitation - Answer -improve mobility
-change thinking patterns and routines
