http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/category.php?id=6 This RSS feed contains a list of all the courses in the category Health and Lifestyle on LearningSpace Moodle en-gb http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:21:35 GMT Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:21:35 GMT 2010-02-09T12:21:35Z The Open University en-gb Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K100_8 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:04:10 GMT In this unit, we are going to look at a number of situations which put a strain on the idea that caring is just 'being ordinary', including times when people are giving intimate care. In these special circumstances, since the normal rules do not apply, we have to develop a set of special rules to guide practice. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K100_8 The boundaries of care Health and Lifestyle care interpersonal_relationships intimate_care social_care work_cultures In this unit, we are going to look at a number of situations which put a strain on the idea that caring is just 'being ordinary', including times when people are giving intimate care. In these special circumstances, since the normal rules do not apply, we have to develop a set of special rules to guide practice. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K100_8 The boundaries of care - K100_8 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K100 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K205_1 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:01:13 GMT Interpersonal communication in health and social care services is by its nature diverse. As a consequence, achieving good or effective communication – whether between service providers and service users, or among those working in a service – means taking account of diversity, rather than assuming that every interaction will be the same. This unit explores the ways in which difference and diversity impact on the nature of communication in health and social care services. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K205_1 Diversity and difference in communication Health and Lifestyle care communication disability effective_communication ethnicity gender social_care Interpersonal communication in health and social care services is by its nature diverse. As a consequence, achieving good or effective communication – whether between service providers and service users, or among those working in a service – means taking account of diversity, rather than assuming that every interaction will be the same. This unit explores the ways in which difference and diversity impact on the nature of communication in health and social care services. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K205_1 Diversity and difference in communication - K205 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K100_9 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:45:01 GMT This Unit looks at the work of William Beveridge in reforming the field of social welfare after World War II. Particular attention is paid to the attitude towards women and immigrants to the United Kingdom. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K100_9 The Beveridge vision Health and Lifestyle beveridge immigrants racism social_welfare welfare_policy This Unit looks at the work of William Beveridge in reforming the field of social welfare after World War II. Particular attention is paid to the attitude towards women and immigrants to the United Kingdom. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K100_9 The Beveridge Vision - K100_9 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K100 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K100_5 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:43:24 GMT In this unit we explore questions of access to community services. To make what might be quite a dry task more challenging we use a fictionalised case study of two people for whom access to community services is particularly problematic. Jim and Marianne are both long-term heroin addicts. Additional problems associated with their addiction are homelessness and physical illness. Their situation raises both practical questions, about how services can be accessed, and moral questions, about entitlement to resources when their problems can be regarded as at least in part self-inflicted. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K100_5 The limits of primary care Health and Lifestyle care community_services moral_dilemmmas rehabilitate In this unit we explore questions of access to community services. To make what might be quite a dry task more challenging we use a fictionalised case study of two people for whom access to community services is particularly problematic. Jim and Marianne are both long-term heroin addicts. Additional problems associated with their addiction are homelessness and physical illness. Their situation raises both practical questions, about how services can be accessed, and moral questions, about entitlement to resources when their problems can be regarded as at least in part self-inflicted. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K100_5 Understanding Health and Social Care - K100 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K100 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K260_1 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:49:57 GMT This unit will explore how knowledge and beliefs about death and encounters with death affect people’s lives. It will also examine the concept of a ‘good death’ from an individual perspective in order to enhance the quality of dying. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K260_1 Living with death and dying Health and Lifestyle bad_deaths beliefs death dying good_death myths This unit will explore how knowledge and beliefs about death and encounters with death affect people’s lives. It will also examine the concept of a ‘good death’ from an individual perspective in order to enhance the quality of dying. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K260_1 Living with death and dying - K260 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K260 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K100_6 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:49:36 GMT This unit examines life stories. It looks at the way in which objects, trends, cultures or disabilities may contribute to a person's identity. This unit also considers the contribution that our own life stories make to who we are, and how remembering and revisiting our past may help us to move forward with our lives. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K100_6 Life stories Health and Lifestyle emotions identity life_storybooks memories person stories This unit examines life stories. It looks at the way in which objects, trends, cultures or disabilities may contribute to a person's identity. This unit also considers the contribution that our own life stories make to who we are, and how remembering and revisiting our past may help us to move forward with our lives. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K100_6 Understanding Health and Social Care - K100 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K100 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K100_2 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:45:40 GMT This unit considers the type of care offered in hospitals, using Leeds General Hospital as a case study. The unit looks at the people who have roles within the hospital, how they interact with each other and patients and what they consider to be 'care'. The different approaches and contributions to care by doctors and nurses are explored and patients give their perspective on the care they receive. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K100_2 Caring in hospitals Health and Lifestyle care doctors hospital_setting nurses qualified_nurses This unit considers the type of care offered in hospitals, using Leeds General Hospital as a case study. The unit looks at the people who have roles within the hospital, how they interact with each other and patients and what they consider to be 'care'. The different approaches and contributions to care by doctors and nurses are explored and patients give their perspective on the care they receive. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K100_2 Understanding Health and Social Care - K100 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K100 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K100_3 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:28:23 GMT To set up a care relationship that works well is a delicate matter, whether you are at the giving or the receiving end. In this unit we explore the very varied meanings of care relationships and how these meanings arise. Millions of care relationships are going on as you read this, and each carries its own particular meanings for those involved. But where have all those people picked up their ideas of how to relate to each other? How does any of us know where to begin? http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K100_3 Care relationships Health and Lifestyle ambiguous_situations assessing_risk care teamwork To set up a care relationship that works well is a delicate matter, whether you are at the giving or the receiving end. In this unit we explore the very varied meanings of care relationships and how these meanings arise. Millions of care relationships are going on as you read this, and each carries its own particular meanings for those involved. But where have all those people picked up their ideas of how to relate to each other? How does any of us know where to begin? The Open University The Open University Course text/html K100_3 Understanding health and social care - K100 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K100 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K100_4 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:40:56 GMT This unit looks at the way people identify and become attached to places, buildings and objects. It also analyses how this attachment can impact on personal well-being. Understanding this is important in assessing the care people of all ages need and how this care should be delivered. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K100_4 The meaning of home Health and Lifestyle care_relationship foster_family home relocation well_being This unit looks at the way people identify and become attached to places, buildings and objects. It also analyses how this attachment can impact on personal well-being. Understanding this is important in assessing the care people of all ages need and how this care should be delivered. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K100_4 Understanding Health and Social Care - K100 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K100 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K100_1 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:25:30 GMT Care is needed at all stages of life. This unit makes care in the family its focus because the overwhelming majority of care, including health care, is supplied in families, much of it in private, much of it unnoticed and unremarked upon. The meaning of the term (informal carer) and the word (care) itself are explored. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K100_1 Caring: A Family Affair Health and Lifestyle care care_labels family health informal_carer young_carers Care is needed at all stages of life. This unit makes care in the family its focus because the overwhelming majority of care, including health care, is supplied in families, much of it in private, much of it unnoticed and unremarked upon. The meaning of the term (informal carer) and the word (care) itself are explored. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K100_1 Understanding Health and Social Care - K100_1 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K100 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K202_4 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:08:17 GMT Arrangements for care and support which people manage for themselves or have organised for them privately or informally tell us something about the shifting borders between funded and non-funded care, between health and social care, and between paid and unpaid care work. They also demonstrate how the reality of the mixed economy of care is played out in the arrangements which people make for care and support in their own households. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K202_4 Care transactions Health and Lifestyle allowances benefits cost_of_care Arrangements for care and support which people manage for themselves or have organised for them privately or informally tell us something about the shifting borders between funded and non-funded care, between health and social care, and between paid and unpaid care work. They also demonstrate how the reality of the mixed economy of care is played out in the arrangements which people make for care and support in their own households. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K202_4 Care and welfare in the community - K202 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K202 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3902 http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3904 http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3905 http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3906 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K260_3 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:38:10 GMT This unit asks the reader to consider the experience of grief and bereavement and in particular the extent to which grieving people need professional help. The unit considers the evidence for the effects of grief and the extent to which current ways of responding are helpful. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K260_3 Death and medicine: postponement and promise Health and Lifestyle bereavement death dying grief medicalisation This unit asks the reader to consider the experience of grief and bereavement and in particular the extent to which grieving people need professional help. The unit considers the evidence for the effects of grief and the extent to which current ways of responding are helpful. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K260_3 Death and dying - K260 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K260 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K260_4 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:10:13 GMT This unit helps you to explore the extent to which death and dying in western societies are medical events and what aspects of death and dying might be neglected as a consequence. The unit covers the way that such things as medicine provide the context of the experiences associated with the end of life. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K260_4 The medicalised context of bereavement Health and Lifestyle antidepressant bereavement counselling grief This unit helps you to explore the extent to which death and dying in western societies are medical events and what aspects of death and dying might be neglected as a consequence. The unit covers the way that such things as medicine provide the context of the experiences associated with the end of life. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K260_4 Death and dying - K260 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K260 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=Y156_2 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:56:03 GMT Here you will find out some of the things very young babies can do. You will also discover how babies can contribute to family life and relationships from birth. You will look at what they need from other adults and children, and what they can learn. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=Y156_2 Understanding children: babies being heard Health and Lifestyle babies communication families Here you will find out some of the things very young babies can do. You will also discover how babies can contribute to family life and relationships from birth. You will look at what they need from other adults and children, and what they can learn. The Open University The Open University Course text/html Y156_2 Understanding children - Y156 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01Y156 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html http://www.open2.net/childofourtime/2008/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K204_2 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:42:28 GMT “I blame the parents!” How often is that phrase used to explain the ills of society and is it valid? This material will consider how important is quality parenting, who judges it, and is its provision the sole responsibility of parents – should parents just be left to get on with it? It explores what parenting actually means, what is meant by quality parenting and, how it can be enhanced and promoted. It is of interest to anyone who is, might become or works with parents. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K204_2 Parenting Health and Lifestyle parental_compentance parenthood parenting “I blame the parents!” How often is that phrase used to explain the ills of society and is it valid? This material will consider how important is quality parenting, who judges it, and is its provision the sole responsibility of parents – should parents just be left to get on with it? It explores what parenting actually means, what is meant by quality parenting and, how it can be enhanced and promoted. It is of interest to anyone who is, might become or works with parents. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K204_2 Working with children and families - K204 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K204 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K204_1 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:42:16 GMT Most children live with a parent or parents, with siblings and relatives and with family pets in the family home, but many children do not live with their parents or even with their families. They may live elsewhere through choice or necessity, but whatever the event that causes them to move away from their parents or families, the significance of moving in a child’s life can be considerable. This material will be of interest to anyone who supports children who live away from their families in any capacity. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K204_1 Children living in different settings Health and Lifestyle children foster_care placement_types seperation Most children live with a parent or parents, with siblings and relatives and with family pets in the family home, but many children do not live with their parents or even with their families. They may live elsewhere through choice or necessity, but whatever the event that causes them to move away from their parents or families, the significance of moving in a child’s life can be considerable. This material will be of interest to anyone who supports children who live away from their families in any capacity. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K204_1 Working with children and families - K204 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K204 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K202_1 Mon, 11 May 2009 12:14:14 GMT This unit will help you to understand how people feel about being carers, and what their main concerns are. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K202_1 The Adur Carers Project Health and Lifestyle carer_concerns carers caring_relationship This unit will help you to understand how people feel about being carers, and what their main concerns are. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K202_1 Care and welfare in the community - K202 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K202 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3902 http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3904 http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3905 http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3906 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K216_1 Mon, 11 May 2009 11:52:23 GMT Moving into a care home can have a profound emotional impact on an individual – just the anticipation of residential care is one of the biggest sources of fear for the elderly. This unit discusses the role of social workers and care staff in supporting individuals through the transition, and how residential environments affect quality of life. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K216_1 Ageing and disability: transitions into residential care Health and Lifestyle care_home dementia elderly social_work Moving into a care home can have a profound emotional impact on an individual – just the anticipation of residential care is one of the biggest sources of fear for the elderly. This unit discusses the role of social workers and care staff in supporting individuals through the transition, and how residential environments affect quality of life. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K216_1 Applied social work practice - K216 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K216 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=KE308_1 Mon, 11 May 2009 11:40:23 GMT What do we mean by ‘wellbeing’ for young people? How is it shaped by social differences and inequalities, and how can we improve young people's mental and physical health? This unit will examine the range of factors affecting young people’s wellbeing, such as obesity, binge drinking, depression and behavioural problems. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=KE308_1 Young people’s wellbeing Health and Lifestyle eating_disorders mental_health wellbeing What do we mean by ‘wellbeing’ for young people? How is it shaped by social differences and inequalities, and how can we improve young people's mental and physical health? This unit will examine the range of factors affecting young people’s wellbeing, such as obesity, binge drinking, depression and behavioural problems. The Open University The Open University Course text/html KE308_1 Youth: perspectives and practice - KE308 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01KE308_1 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K222_1 Mon, 11 May 2009 11:38:15 GMT What do we mean by ‘community’, ‘care’ and ‘welfare’? In this unit you will explore the meanings of these words in their historical and cultural settings. The unit does not discuss these terms exclusively in terms of social work practice so service users, carers or anyone interested in community care and the ways in which welfare services are provided would find this unit useful. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K222_1 What's in a title: understanding meanings in community care Health and Lifestyle care community social_work welfare What do we mean by ‘community’, ‘care’ and ‘welfare’? In this unit you will explore the meanings of these words in their historical and cultural settings. The unit does not discuss these terms exclusively in terms of social work practice so service users, carers or anyone interested in community care and the ways in which welfare services are provided would find this unit useful. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K222_1 Care, Welfare & Community for Social Workers - K222 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K222_1 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K303_1 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:48:03 GMT Frontline managers are responsible for gathering service user views on their needs. Whose views should be taken into account? How do managers gather views? This unit helps you consider ways of getting feedback from service users, and shows the inclusive approach of a manager of a voluntary sector mental health service. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K303_1 Managing to meet service users' needs Health and Lifestyle mental_health partnerships service_users social_care Frontline managers are responsible for gathering service user views on their needs. Whose views should be taken into account? How do managers gather views? This unit helps you consider ways of getting feedback from service users, and shows the inclusive approach of a manager of a voluntary sector mental health service. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K303_1 Managing care - K303 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K303 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K315_1 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:44:19 GMT What does it take to become a critical practitioner in social work? This unit will guide you through some important concepts. An understanding of ‘critical perspectives’ will help you take a positive and constructive approach to problems that arise in social work practice. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K315_1 Becoming a critical social work practitioner Health and Lifestyle care_and_control complex_relationships professional_discretion What does it take to become a critical practitioner in social work? This unit will guide you through some important concepts. An understanding of ‘critical perspectives’ will help you take a positive and constructive approach to problems that arise in social work practice. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K315_1 Critical Social Work Practice - K315 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K315 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K202_8 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:20:29 GMT This unit enables you to hear about some of the participants in the Local Exchange and Trading Schemes (LETS). These are associations of people who make offers of goods and services to and from each other. What is on offer and the requests people make are listed in local directories. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K202_8 LETS: A community development Health and Lifestyle barter lets skills_exchange This unit enables you to hear about some of the participants in the Local Exchange and Trading Schemes (LETS). These are associations of people who make offers of goods and services to and from each other. What is on offer and the requests people make are listed in local directories. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K202_8 Care, welfare and community - K202 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K202 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3886 http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3902 http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3904 http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3905 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K202_7 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:20:26 GMT This unit enables you to hear some of the founding members of the Bedfordshire Mencap organisation talk about how the organisation was established and the wide range of support services it offers. The work that individuals exerted to promote change is a source of pressure towards the ideal that parents should be supported in their task of bringing up children with learning difficulties. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K202_7 Bedfordshire Mencap Health and Lifestyle mencap parental_support promoting_change This unit enables you to hear some of the founding members of the Bedfordshire Mencap organisation talk about how the organisation was established and the wide range of support services it offers. The work that individuals exerted to promote change is a source of pressure towards the ideal that parents should be supported in their task of bringing up children with learning difficulties. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K202_7 Care, welfare and community - K202 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K202 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3886 http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3902 http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3904 http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3906 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K202_6 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:20:24 GMT This unit is about assessing need. It is important to understand and hear about people's experiences of being assessed by health or social welfare professionals so that more sensitive responses to those with care and support needs can be developed. We interviewed three people about their experiences of assessment. Having done that, we then asked a social worker and an occupational therapist to listen to the interviews and to comment on them. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K202_6 Experiences of assessment Health and Lifestyle balancing_needs care_assessment social_services This unit is about assessing need. It is important to understand and hear about people's experiences of being assessed by health or social welfare professionals so that more sensitive responses to those with care and support needs can be developed. We interviewed three people about their experiences of assessment. Having done that, we then asked a social worker and an occupational therapist to listen to the interviews and to comment on them. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K202_6 Care, welfare and community - K202 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K202 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3886 http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3902 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K202_5 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:20:22 GMT In this unit, you will be hearing and reading about the issues faced by people living in poverty in Britain in 2000. This is intended to give you an understanding of what poverty is like from the perspective of the people themselves, both in terms of the experience of living on a very low income, and some of the effects this has had on their lives. One of the biggest problems facing people living on a very low income is how to afford adequate heating. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K202_5 Fuel poverty in Scotland Health and Lifestyle debt fuel_poverty low_income In this unit, you will be hearing and reading about the issues faced by people living in poverty in Britain in 2000. This is intended to give you an understanding of what poverty is like from the perspective of the people themselves, both in terms of the experience of living on a very low income, and some of the effects this has had on their lives. One of the biggest problems facing people living on a very low income is how to afford adequate heating. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K202_5 Care, welfare and community - K202 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K202 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3886 http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3904 http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3905 http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3906 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K202_3 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:17:39 GMT The majority of people who sleep on the streets, and in hostels and night shelters are men. However, the number of women, particularly younger women, in these circumstances has increased (Anderson et al., 1993). They are often people with complex care and support needs, which go way beyond the provision of accommodation. But, as you will learn in this unit, complex needs are both a cause and a product of homelessness. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K202_3 Homelessness and need Health and Lifestyle homelessness rough_sleepers voluntary_support The majority of people who sleep on the streets, and in hostels and night shelters are men. However, the number of women, particularly younger women, in these circumstances has increased (Anderson et al., 1993). They are often people with complex care and support needs, which go way beyond the provision of accommodation. But, as you will learn in this unit, complex needs are both a cause and a product of homelessness. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K202_3 Care and welfare in the community - K202 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K202 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3902 http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3904 http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3905 http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3906 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K202_2 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:17:11 GMT This unit will help you understand how it is possible to meet the needs of a particular minority community: the Chinese who live in Northern Ireland. The audio file outlines some of the problems that this community are facing as well as describing the differences experienced by older Chinese inhabitants who require care and support. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K202_2 Meeting minority needs Health and Lifestyle chinese_community minority_groups support_services This unit will help you understand how it is possible to meet the needs of a particular minority community: the Chinese who live in Northern Ireland. The audio file outlines some of the problems that this community are facing as well as describing the differences experienced by older Chinese inhabitants who require care and support. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K202_2 Care and welfare in the community - K202 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K202 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3902 http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3904 http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3905 http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=3906 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=Y158_1 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:40:57 GMT Alcohol abuse, healthy living and Alzheimer’s disease all regularly hit the headlines. This unit will take a brief look at these issues and introduces you to the type of issues that you would be asked to examine should you wish to study OU course Y158 Understanding Health. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=Y158_1 Understanding health - taster materials Health and Lifestyle alcohol_abuse health obesity smoking Alcohol abuse, healthy living and Alzheimer’s disease all regularly hit the headlines. This unit will take a brief look at these issues and introduces you to the type of issues that you would be asked to examine should you wish to study OU course Y158 Understanding Health. The Open University The Open University Course text/html Y158_1 Understanding Health - Y158 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01Y158 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K203_5 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:14:47 GMT This unit considers two ideas: that health is an ever-present factor in our lives, and that health is something difficult to define. But how can we say that health is everywhere if it is so mysterious? How do we recognise health if it so difficult to define? There are no easy answers to these questions! In this unit we explore this paradox, not just because it is a fascinating dilemma but because understanding health in all its multifaceted complexity is a prerequisite to working for health in imaginative, creative and useful ways, in both our private and our public lives. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K203_5 Health is everywhere: unravelling the mystery of health Health and Lifestyle accounts_of_health health quality_of_life This unit considers two ideas: that health is an ever-present factor in our lives, and that health is something difficult to define. But how can we say that health is everywhere if it is so mysterious? How do we recognise health if it so difficult to define? There are no easy answers to these questions! In this unit we explore this paradox, not just because it is a fascinating dilemma but because understanding health in all its multifaceted complexity is a prerequisite to working for health in imaginative, creative and useful ways, in both our private and our public lives. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K203_5 Working for health - K203 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K203 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=KE312_2 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:53:10 GMT Article 12 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child introduced the right of children to have a say in issues affecting them. Although historic accounts demonstrate some children’s willingness and ability to express an opinion pre dating the UNCRC, a more visible emphasis on children’s involvement and participation, particularly in the design and delivery of children’s services, has been identified in its wake. Theory, practice guidelines and practitioner accounts are used to help the learner reflect on values and develop knowledge and skills for effective engagement and communication with groups of children in different contexts. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=KE312_2 Children's participation Health and Lifestyle Article 12 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child introduced the right of children to have a say in issues affecting them. Although historic accounts demonstrate some children’s willingness and ability to express an opinion pre dating the UNCRC, a more visible emphasis on children’s involvement and participation, particularly in the design and delivery of children’s services, has been identified in its wake. Theory, practice guidelines and practitioner accounts are used to help the learner reflect on values and develop knowledge and skills for effective engagement and communication with groups of children in different contexts. The Open University The Open University Course text/html KE312_2 Working together for children - KE312 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01KE312 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K113_2 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:34:06 GMT Although society's attitude toward mental illness has improved, discrimination and misconceptions surrounding those affected are still prevalent. This unit explores a number of issues relating to mental health practice, including the difference between mental health and mental illness, and the discrimination that can arise when people experience some form of mental distress. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K113_2 Mental health practice: Bonnyrigg Health and Lifestyle mental_health mental_illness racism scotland Although society's attitude toward mental illness has improved, discrimination and misconceptions surrounding those affected are still prevalent. This unit explores a number of issues relating to mental health practice, including the difference between mental health and mental illness, and the discrimination that can arise when people experience some form of mental distress. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K113_2 Foundations for social work practice - K113 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K113 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=KE312_1 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:25:14 GMT The care of children, especially those with disabilities, is surrounded by complex issues. Learning to navigate these difficulties while helping children to lead a happy and fulfilling life is the focus of this unit. Video footage from the Plus organisation in Stirling, Scotland, will help you develop a skilled, dynamic and ethical approach to working with children. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=KE312_1 Working together for children: Stirling Health and Lifestyle children disability healthcare scotland The care of children, especially those with disabilities, is surrounded by complex issues. Learning to navigate these difficulties while helping children to lead a happy and fulfilling life is the focus of this unit. Video footage from the Plus organisation in Stirling, Scotland, will help you develop a skilled, dynamic and ethical approach to working with children. The Open University The Open University Course text/html KE312_1 Working together for children - KE312 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01KE312 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=SDK125_2 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:45:21 GMT What impact does alcohol have on the body? From a ‘hangover’ to cirrhosis this unit looks at the harmful effects of alcohol both in the short and long term. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=SDK125_2 Alcohol and human health Health and Lifestyle alcohol alcoholism cirrhosis dementia ethanol fatty_liver fetal_alcohol_syndrome hangover health hepatitis liver_disease nervous_system_damage physiology What impact does alcohol have on the body? From a ‘hangover’ to cirrhosis this unit looks at the harmful effects of alcohol both in the short and long term. The Open University The Open University Course text/html SDK125_2 Introducing health sciences: a case study approach - SDK125 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01SDK125 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K113_1 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:35:48 GMT Social work is a vital element in how our society cares for those in need. This unit looks at the meaning of ‘social work values’ as well as the different approaches to social work and the skills involved. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K113_1 Introducing social work practice Health and Lifestyle care elderly mental_health Social work is a vital element in how our society cares for those in need. This unit looks at the meaning of ‘social work values’ as well as the different approaches to social work and the skills involved. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K113_1 Foundations for social work practice - K113 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K113 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=E112_2 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:34:13 GMT Aerobic fitness is integral to successful sports performance and to maintaining good health. But what sort of exercise should you be doing to develop your aerobic fitness? This unit will help you to answer this question by introducing you to principles of aerobic exercise prescription. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=E112_2 Improving aerobic fitness Health and Lifestyle aerobics exercise fitness health Aerobic fitness is integral to successful sports performance and to maintaining good health. But what sort of exercise should you be doing to develop your aerobic fitness? This unit will help you to answer this question by introducing you to principles of aerobic exercise prescription. The Open University The Open University Course text/html E112_2 Introduction to sport, fitness and management - E112 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01E112 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=E112_1 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:49:08 GMT Training and preparing to compete as an elite athlete can take significant financial support. Where does the money to support such athletes in the UK come from? This unit will examine the question of funding in UK elite sport. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=E112_1 Funding elite sport Health and Lifestyle sport Training and preparing to compete as an elite athlete can take significant financial support. Where does the money to support such athletes in the UK come from? This unit will examine the question of funding in UK elite sport. The Open University The Open University Course text/html E112_1 Introduction to sport, fitness and management - E112 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01E112 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K272_1 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:40:59 GMT Take a new and different look at mental health. This unit invites you to think differently about life's dilemmas by taking account of the views of all concerned, especially people experiencing mental distress. It explores ideas and practice in mental health, and will appeal to a wide range of people. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K272_1 Challenging ideas in mental health Health and Lifestyle depression mental_health psychiatric_drugs psychiatry Take a new and different look at mental health. This unit invites you to think differently about life's dilemmas by taking account of the views of all concerned, especially people experiencing mental distress. It explores ideas and practice in mental health, and will appeal to a wide range of people. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K272_1 Challenging ideas in mental health - K272 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K272 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K221_1 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:36:43 GMT Why are so many people now turning to complementary and alternative medicine and why do approaches to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) raise such controversy? This unit explores the following three key areas: ‘Why people use complementary and alternative medicine’, ‘Critical issues in the therapeutic relationship’ and ‘Ethics in complementary and alternative medicine’. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K221_1 Issues in complementary and alternative medicine Health and Lifestyle alternative_medicine complementary_medicine ethical_practice health_care Why are so many people now turning to complementary and alternative medicine and why do approaches to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) raise such controversy? This unit explores the following three key areas: ‘Why people use complementary and alternative medicine’, ‘Critical issues in the therapeutic relationship’ and ‘Ethics in complementary and alternative medicine’. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K221_1 Perspectives on complementary and alternative medicine - K221 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K221 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=Y156_1 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:34:42 GMT This Unit provides an overview of Open University Course Y156 Understanding Children. You will be introduced to the types of activities, tasks and assignments that you would be asked to undertake if you were to enrol on the course. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=Y156_1 Understanding Children - taster materials Health and Lifestyle child_psychology healthcare self_esteem social_work This Unit provides an overview of Open University Course Y156 Understanding Children. You will be introduced to the types of activities, tasks and assignments that you would be asked to undertake if you were to enrol on the course. The Open University The Open University Course text/html Y156_1 Understanding children - Y156 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01Y156 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=ED209_1 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:32:49 GMT How can you analyse children and their development? This unit allows the learner to analyse how children's cognitive shills develop over time. You will also learn about how various different investigative methods have developed over time and how different techniques can produce different results. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=ED209_1 Exploring children's learning Health and Lifestyle How can you analyse children and their development? This unit allows the learner to analyse how children's cognitive shills develop over time. You will also learn about how various different investigative methods have developed over time and how different techniques can produce different results. The Open University The Open University Course text/html ED209_1 Child Development - ED209 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01ED209 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=LIB_4 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:30:53 GMT This unit will help you to identify and use information in health and lifestyle, whether for your work, study or personal purposes. Experiment with some of the key resources in this subject area, and learn about the skills which will enable you to plan searches for information, so you can find what you are looking for more easily. Discover the meaning of information quality, and learn how to evaluate the information you come across. You will also be introduced to the many different ways of organising your own information, and learn how to reference it properly in your work. Finally, discover how to keep up to date with the latest developments in your area of interest by using tools such as RSS and mailing lists. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=LIB_4 Finding information in health and lifestyle Health and Lifestyle bookmarks evaluate_information find_references information This unit will help you to identify and use information in health and lifestyle, whether for your work, study or personal purposes. Experiment with some of the key resources in this subject area, and learn about the skills which will enable you to plan searches for information, so you can find what you are looking for more easily. Discover the meaning of information quality, and learn how to evaluate the information you come across. You will also be introduced to the many different ways of organising your own information, and learn how to reference it properly in your work. Finally, discover how to keep up to date with the latest developments in your area of interest by using tools such as RSS and mailing lists. The Open University The Open University Course text/html LIB_4 Finding information - LIB en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K269_1 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:30:13 GMT This unit is made up of four extracts related to social care, social work and the law. The extracts are stand-alone sections but follow on from each other to make up this unit. You will be introduced to five main themes that shape practice in the field of social care and social work. The aim of this unit is to enhance your understanding of the relationship between social work practice and the law. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K269_1 Social care, social work and the law - England and Wales Health and Lifestyle counter_discrimination legal_issues service_users social_care This unit is made up of four extracts related to social care, social work and the law. The extracts are stand-alone sections but follow on from each other to make up this unit. You will be introduced to five main themes that shape practice in the field of social care and social work. The aim of this unit is to enhance your understanding of the relationship between social work practice and the law. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K269_1 Social Care, Social Work and the Law – England and Wales - K269 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K269 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K260_2 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:29:42 GMT In many areas of health care, and especially in such areas as palliative care, increasing attention has been paid in recent years to patient autonomy, and the need to respect it. Autonomy has come to be seen as a very important aspect of the interaction between patients and those looking after them, and forms the basis for many ethical commitments, such as telling the truth to patients, and seeking their consent for health care interventions. In this unit we look at quite a wide range of ethical issues. They all have one thing in common, however: autonomy. Each of them is a pressing ethical issue because of our concerns about how best to respect patient autonomy, and about whether it should be ignored or overridden in certain cases. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K260_2 Moral and ethical principles in end of life care Health and Lifestyle autonomy ethical health health_care incapacity palliative_care patients proxy_statements In many areas of health care, and especially in such areas as palliative care, increasing attention has been paid in recent years to patient autonomy, and the need to respect it. Autonomy has come to be seen as a very important aspect of the interaction between patients and those looking after them, and forms the basis for many ethical commitments, such as telling the truth to patients, and seeking their consent for health care interventions. In this unit we look at quite a wide range of ethical issues. They all have one thing in common, however: autonomy. Each of them is a pressing ethical issue because of our concerns about how best to respect patient autonomy, and about whether it should be ignored or overridden in certain cases. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K260_2 School of HEALTH & SOCIAL WELFARE - K260 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K260 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Health and Lifestyle http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K100_7 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:24:33 GMT This unit looks at the history of institutions in the twentieth century, starting with a case study of Lennox Castle Hospital. It tries to make sense of the history of Lennox Castle, and of institutional life in general, through testimony of those who experienced institutions as inmates and as nurses, as well as through Erving Goffman's medel of the 'total institution'. It examines the social bases of segragation, the professionalisation of staff in asylums and institutions, and campaigns for change in the treatment of those segragated from society in institutions. http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?name=K100_7 Lennox Castle Hospital Health and Lifestyle inmate_role institutional_perspective punishment scotland This unit looks at the history of institutions in the twentieth century, starting with a case study of Lennox Castle Hospital. It tries to make sense of the history of Lennox Castle, and of institutional life in general, through testimony of those who experienced institutions as inmates and as nurses, as well as through Erving Goffman's medel of the 'total institution'. It examines the social bases of segragation, the professionalisation of staff in asylums and institutions, and campaigns for change in the treatment of those segragated from society in institutions. The Open University The Open University Course text/html K100_7 Working with Life Experience - K100 en-gb http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01K100 http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/health_and_social_care_health_studies.shtm http://www.open2.net/healthliving/index.html Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Licence - see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ - Original copyright The Open University