The government’s definition of a carer is ‘someone who looks after a friend, relative or neighbour who needs support because of their sickness, age or disability’ (K101, Unit 1, p.16). This essay will look at the reasons why it is difficult to determine whether or not a person is a carer, and will also explore whether this matters. To answer the questions detailed above I will be using the case

Why can it be difficult to decide whether or not a person is a carer, and does it matter' It is important to say who is a carer so that person can receive extra help and support to continue giving the person they are looking after the care that they need. In the case of a family member of mine Mrs C the information I have gained from unit 1 was very relevant to her situation at the time. Mrs

This assignment is to introduce the case of my grandmother, dot, as it is very easy to see how the factors from unit 1 apply to her. She is 91 years old, was widowed 10 years ago and still lives alone in the same terraced house they shared. Although in very good health for her age she now has some issues with heart problems and mobility, and general problems concerned with the elderly. Although

Should Cars Be More Efficient SCI 207 Dependence of Man on the Environment Dr. Martha Stillman April 12, 2010 Should Cars Be More Efficient' Global warming has been an issue for many years. Although there are many contributing to this issue, vehicles are a major cause to global warming. By driving more efficient vehicles, oil imports can be cut, money can be saved, jobs can be created

Why Certain Amendments Fail To Be Ratified Throughout history numerous amendments have failed to be incorporated into the Constitution due to popular consensus; foreseen difficulties in enforcement; or a lack of legislative validity for the nation as a whole. However, all amendments are challenged by the federal and state legislative branches of government before they are ratified. This concerted

Why Character Building Is Important For Young Generation' The youngsters have the ability to change the whole world where they show their complete presence mentally, intellectually and honestly. Their potential can make a whole new world according to their wishes. Their potential, energy, enthusiasm and determination once used by them can make this world heaven or hell depending on whether it i

CRIM 5010 – Theories of Crime Position Paper Why children in foster care continue to engage in delinquent behavior' A Theoretical Approach I. Introduction Incidence and prevalence of the problem Children entering foster care are facing a world of the unknown. Their life is now in the hands of a total stranger and they have no idea of what will become of them. National statistics ob

Unit 001 Why communication is important in the work setting Identify different reasons why people communicate Communication is not only important but essential when working with children and young people to make sure everyone is able to work together to be able to create a happy environment for the children and staff. There are many different reasons why people need to communicate. Staff at

There were six main factors that made the First Crusade a success. These were Muslim division, religious fervour, Byzantine help, good leadership, military skills and luck. Above all the First Crusade succeeded because of these factors and the way they played a huge part in the Crusade. The first main factor that helped towards the First Crusade being a success was Muslim division. When

There are many factors that contribute to Edward's loss of the throne in 1470, including his foreign policy, as Edward failed to secure alliance with Louis XII and France, failure to deal with problems in the North of England, his inability to see that nobles were turning against him and the fact that he didn't want to believe those such as Percy and Somerset were moving against him and his financ

With the promulgation of the October Manifesto, a decision of the Tsar to share political power with the people in the national government, concerted opposition to the government melted away. The landed proprietors, the liberals and the less radical socialists were at least partially satisfied with the fundamental law and the creation of the Dumas, since they were afraid of going too far. Only the

In the 19th century, society was very sexist and men had higher priority, worth and roles in everyday life. Women were only expected or allowed to do certain things, however these varied depending on whether they were upper, middle or working class. An upper class or middle class woman’s main role would be to support her husband- anything she may want from life would come second. Alternatively, if

Why did the Colonists win the American War of Independence' The Colonists wanted to be free of the British rules and wanted to live alone, as a nation, therefore the American War of Independence started. There are many reasons why the Colonists won such as military, economical and social. The colonists defeated the British because of their well used new tactics and with the support they have g

he French Revolution that began in 1789 was a scary event for all members of old, conservative Europe. Not only was an established dynasty of monarchs pulled down and replaced with a republic, but the fall of that republic was followed by the strong, well liked Emporer Napoleon who, though not royal or accepted by other monarchs, conquered various parts of Europe, put his families members on the t

WHY DO MANY PEOPLE NOT RECEIVE THE HOME CARE THAT THEY NEED OR WANT' In this essay I am going to explain why it can be difficult to obtain home care help and why it is not always what people expect it to be. However, home care help can play a vital part in people’s lives to enable them to keep on living their daily lives from the comfort of their own homes. It can be hard to access services;

Positive freedoms are the freedoms of individuals that promote the freedom of personal development and human flourishing without disrupting the development of other individuals. Negative freedoms involve the absence of constraints on the freedoms of choice. Modern liberals seem to support positive freedoms more as it promotes the development of skills and talents within individuals without disru

There is discrimination all over the world, whether it is related to ethnic and racial backgrounds, religions, or nationality. The reason why people openly or privately discriminate against other groups is often different for each person.  Some people discriminate against particular groups due to fear of the unknown, or jealousy and the feeling of superiority.  A prime example of this is the apart

Week 5 Final Project Data Set Assignment Darlene Solano BUS 308: Statistics for Managers Instructor Esmaail Nikjeh June 12, 2011 Week 5 Final Project Data Set Assignment There have been several studies to show that oil price fluctuations have a direct effect on the performance of businesses worldwide. According to those studies, increase in

WHY DO STUDENTS DROP OUT OF COLLEGE' Quinn Strickland The lack of self-confidence that students deal with keeps them from attaining a better future and a successful career. Students need motivation to build their self-confidence and self- esteem to stay in college. College life will get diffi

WHY DO WE AGE' A TALE OF TWO THEORIES As we learned as to who ages and how we age, now we will find out why we age. We will examine how individual molecules in our tissues work together to bring us the aging process. This means we are going to examine not the world of the organ, but the world of the cell. We will find that survival of some cells depends on their ability to stop the

In each country, students struggle to get good grades in University Entrance Exams to get admission to top universities. There are three reasons to analyze why the diplomas of top universities worth our effort so much' First,comparing to those common universities, a top university gains more resources than others. For instance, there is a plan so-called “ Aim for the top university”. The goal of

They way Malcolm X is perceived by the American white community is the major determinant as to why he is not acknowledged on his own or shared public holiday for his contributions to the civil rights movement, while Martin Luther King does. This is due to the fact of religious beliefs, the personality of Malcolm and the way he wanted to achieve reform with the movement. This essay examines the pot

Why does MBO become Ineffective' Management by Objectives that also called as MBO is a kind of management system that focuses on the defining measurable and attainable goals that set by the managers and employees by considering the general objectives of the company or organization and resources available. It was first stated by Peter Drucker in 1954 in his book ‘The Practice of Management’. This

WHY DOES THE NHS GENERATE SO MUCH CONTRVERSY' The National Health Service was set up in 1948 and was funded through taxation. The man who introduced the Health Care was Aneurin Bevan and His input in eliminating the failed market of voluntary sector, private and municipal hospital and helped to modernise services which was essential as a tax funded system to doctors and nurses for their improve

With the recent passing of Thanksgiving, and Christmas being right around the corner, I’m sure that many of us went to sleep on Thursday night with visions of turkey dinner still dancing in our dreams. Now that we are in the “season of giving” we go out to buy gifts for family and friends, but how far do our gifts extend' Is it a novelty for the season, an app that will soon be out of date or is i

Duke stands out in my mind because of its outstanding undergraduate education. One of Duke’s programs that specifically interest me is International Comparative Studies. My interest in international affairs comes from my experiences in Model U.N. During one of the conferences, I represented the Sec. of Treasury in the U.S. Presidential Cabinet and our goal was to reach an agreement with China over

Why Emotions Matter: Age, Agitation, and Burnout Among Registered Nurses Rebecca J. Erickson, PhD Wendy J. C. Grove, PhD Abstract Knowledge of the emotional demands facing today’s nurses is critical for explaining how work stressors translate into burnout and turnover. Following a brief discussion of how the experience of burnout relates to the nursing shortage, we examine the scope of nurses

I would like to give you an example of my experience enabling in a counseling,political or psychological sense. Enabling is a term with a double meaning. As a positive term, it references patterns of interaction which allow individuals to develop and grow. These may be on any scale, for example within the family,[1] or in wider society as "Enabling acts" designed to empower some group

Why Europe' DBQ Before the Age of Exploration, Europe was viewed as the underdog. The rest of the world was uninterested in what little the Europeans had to offer. China and India had been trading along the Silk Road for many years and had all the raw materials they needed. China was also much more innovative than Europe. The Chinese acquired axial rudders, compasses, along with other advancem

BriAna Preudhomme Class: 2:30-3:50 The Advantage of going away to school College is one of the highest places in your education that you can attend. College is where you could say you “make it or break it”. There are two main types of colleges and that is community college and away college. Even though both of these colleges teach you a lot, away college will give you a better advantage in