Health and Social- Barriers 3.5 / 5 based on 6 ratings ? Health & Social CarePromoting Quality CareASOCR Created by: LivGetRevisingCreated on: 17-05-16 15:34 What is a barrier? A barrier is something or a situation which prevents an individual from accessing the health and social care services that they need. 1 of 12 What are the five main barriers? Physical, psychological, financial, cultural/ language and geographical 2 of 12 Give an example of a physical barrier Restricted access to the building for disabled service users. 3 of 12 How can services overcome this barrier? Adapt the facilites by adding ramps and other disabled facilities. 4 of 12 Give an example of psychological barriers Fear of losing independence. 5 of 12 How can services overcome this barrier? Offer counselling to service users to reassure them 6 of 12 Give an example of financial barriers Can't affort fees and prescription charges 7 of 12 How can services overcome this barrier? Free prescriptions for low income families and individuals who have a long term illness that needs medication, e.g. cancer 8 of 12 Give an example of culture/ language barriers Unable to speak english 9 of 12 How can services overcome this barrier? Provide translation services 10 of 12 Give an example of geographical barriers Living in a rural area where facilities are limited 11 of 12 How can services overcome this barrier? Running clinics and service in community venues to help improve access 12 of 12
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