the 6C's

• what are the 6Cs?

  The 6Cs are: care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, and commitment.
• compassion - being kind to others
• care - showing concern for others
• competence - having knowledge and skills needed to do your job well
• communication - listening carefully to what people say and explaining things clearly
• courage - showing bravery when dealing with difficult situations or people
• communication - sharing information with others clearly and effectively
• commitment - working hard at all times
• it is compulsory all health and care employees receive the appropriate training when working with children and vulnerable adults.
• the health and care act requires all employees to attend courses on changes on legal requirements, new treatments and procedures.
• the francis requiry report was published on 6th february 2013 and examined the causes of the failings in care at mid staffordshire NHS foundation trust between 2005-2009.
• the francis inquiry report made 290 recommendations for the hospital, examples include

  • openness, transparecy and candour throughout the health care system, fundamental standards for healthcare providers.
  • imporved support for compassionate caring and committed care and stronger healthcare leadership.
• failing to meet national standards might result to life tradegies.
• every child matters (ECM):

  • launched in 2003
  • ensure all children, regarldess of their background, should have a chance to reach to their full potential by reducing levels of ill health, eradicating abuse and neglect and improving educational success for all children.
  • the 5 aims for children are; 1. stay safe 2. be healthy 3. enjoy and acheive 4. make a positive contribution 5. acheive economic wellbeing
• the children act (2004):

  • appointement of a director of childrens services in every local authority that has responsibility for the care and education of children in their area
  • duty to cooperate for all services concerned with the are and safeguarding of children
  • setting up of local safeguarding boards who are responsible for monitoring the professional practice of agencies in the safeguarding of children in their area
  • creation of a childrens commissioner, with responsibility for representing and promoting the interest of children and young people- mostly disadvantged children