n or observing religious traditions such as a Muslim or Jewish service user not consuming pork. The service provider would also not discriminate against any service user because of their religion, sexual orientation or any criminal convictions. This allows services to feel comfortable with services available and can raise complaints or seek support without fear of reprisals or intimation, this not only promotes the individual’s dignity but also their human rights.

Underlying principles of Human Rights

The underlying principles of human rights particularly in relation to care can be broken down into the acronym PANEL.

• Participation: Service users should as far as possible participate in the review of their care especially when their needs are being assessed and services are being allocated to offer the appropriate support that the individual requires.
• Accountability: Services are held accountable by governmental appointed agencies such the care inspectorate in Scotland Set up by Scottish Government, and accountable to ministers, they ensure assure and protect everyone that uses these services. Using the person-centered approach to care and having a holistic view of care allows the service users understand what is expected of them when they receive support and services.
• Non-Discrimination: The service provider would also not discriminate against any service user because of their religion, sexual orientation or any criminal convictions.
• Empowerment: Services should empower the individual to make their own choices, such as how they dress, plan activities that suit their individual tastes and choices emphasizing individuality and choices.
• Legality: Service providers/Employees follow the law and strictly enforce the recommendations ensuring the safety of service users and employees are strictly adhered to reporting any cases of assault, abuse or offences.

My Practice’s Human Rights approach

Enablement: I assist the service user to make and achieve their goals but they don’t do it for them they encourage them to fulfil them themselves with the support needed. It is important that the care worker works in partnership with a range of integrated services, such as occupational therapist, to assist in meeting the service user’s needs. I will try to uphold the service user’s independence and encourage them to achieve their goals. I ensure that I encourage the service user whilst supporting them rather than doing it for them.

Non-Discrimination: Service users have the right to live in an environment free from harassment and discrimination so it is important that the care worker considers all factors so that all their spiritual, cultural and religious needs are met. Service users have the right to complain without being discriminated against if they have not received the care that they are entitled to or if they have been discriminated against. I aim to treat the service user with equality and diversity. I will ensure that I do not discriminate against any of the service users and I will embrace the diversity of the service user’s disabilities, sexual orientation and religious beliefs and focus on their induvial needs rather than their lifestyle.