WJEC GCSE Health and Social Care, and Childcare

• a reference of the specific terminology appearing in the Key terms throughout the book. Unit 1: You will learn about human development across the life cycle and the ways in which this can be affected. The unit also discusses ways in which individuals can take control of their health, well-being and any care they may need. Finally, you will look at methods of early intervention and prevention and how these may promote individuals’ growth and development. Unit 2: You will learn about the various health and social care, and childcare services available in Wales. The unit will examine how these services promote and maintain the health and well-being of the people living in Wales. The content of this unit will support you in completing your Non-Exam Assessment task for both the single and double award. Unit 3: You will learn about the ethical issues affecting service provision in Wales. The unit will look at the challenges involved in providing and supporting a sustainable health and social care, and childcare system for Wales in the 21st century. Unit 4: You will learn about the ways in which health and social care, and childcare services aim to provide support to individuals in Wales to achieve health and well-being. The unit also focuses on self-identity and the use of meaningful activities to support health, development and well-being. The content of this unit will support you in completing your Non-Exam Assessment task for the double award. Non-Exam Assessment If you are studying for the WJEC GCSE Health and Social Care, and Childcare single award you will need to complete two tasks for Unit 2 which will be assessed by your teacher. Task 1 is to write a report on local and national service provision within Wales to meet the needs of one of the following target groups: children, adolescents or adults. Within that service provision, you should investigate the roles of two key professionals and analyse the task. Task 2 is to write a report on the health promotion available to your chosen target group concerning a topic of your choice. You should also plan a health promotion campaign or activity surrounding this and analyse the task. If you are studying for the WJEC GCSE Health and Social Care, and Childcare double award , in addition to your assessed work for Unit 2 as described above, you will need to complete one task for Unit 4 which will also be assessed by your teacher. You will need to choose a target group and write a report on your investigation work into their specific needs and the current service provision to meet those needs. You will analyse any local and national trends within Wales that may affect this provision. You will investigate meaningful activities to meet a particular need of your chosen target group and then plan and produce an activity. You will analyse and evaluate the task. Absolutepoverty Lacking theminimum amount of income needed tomeetbasic livingneeds for food, shelteror housing. Abstract thinking The ability to think about objects,principles, and ideas that are not physicallypresent. Accountable When a person or organisation is required or expected to justify their actions. Activeparticipation Direct, influential involvement inplanning,making decisions aboutormeeting care and support needs. Acute Severe, lasting a short time. Advocate Apersonwho supports, promotes the best interestsofor speaks on behalf of another person. Associativeplay Children take part in similar or identical activities as part of agroupbut there isnodefinitegoalor organisation to their play. Attachment An emotionally close, secure relationshipwith aparent or carer. Attachment relationship A deep and lasting emotional bond that connects one person to another over time, such as a parent–child relationship. Autism A lifelong condition that affects how an individual communicateswith, and relates to,other people and the world around them. Balanceddiet Adiet consisting of a variety of different types of food and providing adequate amountsof the nutrients necessary forgoodhealth. Bereavement The feelingof loss andgrief following the deathof a loved one. Bonding The formationof an emotionally closehuman relationship. Bronchitis An infectionof themain airways of the lungs (bronchi) resulting in thembeing irritated and inflamed and producingmucus. Carbohydrates A nutrient found inbread, pasta and potatoes, for example, that provides the bodywith energy. Cardiovasculardisease A diseases that involves the heartor blood vessels. Carotidartery Eitherof the two large arteries,oneon each sideof thehead, that carryblood to the head andwhich can be felt in the neck. Challengingbehaviour Behaviour that is seen as socially unacceptable andwhich challenges the coping abilityof others (parents, teachers, careworkers). Childcare Services that safeguardor promote thedevelopment of children. Chlamydia A curable bacterial infection spread through unprotected sex that can damage awoman’s reproductive system. Chromosomes Chemical structures found inmost living cells that carry genetic information in the form of genes. Chronic condition A long-term, constantly recurring and incurable condition. Chronichealthproblems Long-term or ongoing health conditions that aperson will always have. Cilia The small hairs lining the lungs. Clientgroups Groupsofpeoplewhohave the same typesofproblemsor care needs. Cognitive Relating tomental processes involved in knowing, learning and understanding. Communication skills The ability to convey information and ideas toothers. Confidentiality Keeping information private,or restricting accessonly to those authorised to know. Consultation Ameetingwith adoctor or anotherhealthprofessional to diagnose and discusshealthproblemsor treatments. Cooperativeplay Organisedplay activity thathas a goal and throughwhich children interact. Co-production Involves careprofessionals andusers of services jointlyplanning anddelivering public services in an equal relationship. Coronaryheartdisease Adisease inwhich awaxy substance calledplaque gradually builds up inside the arteries that supply oxygen-rich blood to yourheartmuscle. Culture Theway of life, especially the beliefs, customs and practices, of a particulargroup of people at aparticular time. Cystic fibrosis An inherited disorder that affects the cellmembranes, causing the production of thick and stickymucus in the lungs. Dementia-related illnesses Brain conditions that cause a gradual decrease in the ability to think and rememberwhich affect a person’sdaily functioning. Demographicdata Information about the size and structureof the population. Development The emergence (appearance) and increase in sophisticationof skills, abilities and emotions. Developmentalnorms Standardsbywhich theprogressof a child’sdevelopment can bemeasured. Dexterity Skill in performing tasks, especiallywith the hands. Diagnosis Theprocess of identifying an illnessor disease. Diastolicbloodpressure Theminimum pressure on the arterieswhen the chambers of theheartfillwith blood. Disabilities Impairmentsofphysical,mental or sensory functions that affect aperson’s abilitiesor activities. Disabling Limiting aperson’smovements, senses or activities. Discriminate Act in anunfair andunequal way because of prejudice. Disease An abnormal condition that negatively affectspart of a person’sbody. Diversity A range ofdifferent and varied things. Domiciliary services Non-medicalwelfare services, such asmeals-on-wheels and home help,provided in aperson’s home. Economic Money-related. Eligibility criteria The rulesgoverning access to a service. Emotions A state ofmind resulting from mood, relationshipswithothersor the circumstances a person is in. Equality Having equal status, rights and opportunities. Ethnicity Peoplewith the same ethnicity have a sharedway of life or culture, a commongeographicalorigin, a similar skin colouror a common languageor religion. Fats An essentialnutrient that stores energy, absorbs vitamins andmaintains core body temperature. Finemotor skills Movements of the hands, wrists,fingers, feet and toes that rely on controlover smallermuscles. Foodpoverty The inability toobtain healthy, affordable food. Foster care Full-time substitute care of children, not in their own home,by peoplewho arenot theirbiologicalor adoptive parents. Frailty Beingweak, infirm and atgreater risk of illhealth and accidental injury. Funding Financeormoney to pay for services. Gender A term used todescribe the social and cultural expectationsofmales and females. 213 Glossary 7 How to use this book