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Barriers and Overcoming them (How to overcome the barriers (Adaption of…
Barriers and Overcoming them
Types of barriers
Physical barriers
affect people with mobility issues when the existing premises and facilities have been designed under the assumption that everyone who uses the service is able-bodied
Psychological barriers
individuals may be unwilling to visit their GP because they are frightened of the diagnosis they may receive, or the perceived stigma attached to the illness - people with mental health issues may not realise that they need to access a particular service
Financial barriers
individuals on low incomes may be discouraged from accessing services because of the cost, and may be unaware of the benefits that they may be entitled to - financial barriers may also arise because of a lack of funding to ensure the level of provision matches the demand
Geographical barriers
people who use services in rural areas have difficulty in accessing specialist services and there may be insufficient outreach provision or public transport may be limited - access to services may also be affected by the "postcode lottery" meaning that depending on regional differences, the level of services available depends on where the candidates live.
Cultural or language barriers
some people who use services may experience social exclusion because of the service providers not understanding or accounting for the cultural differences that exist - services users who have English as their second language could find it difficult filling out a form or communicating with practitioners.
How to overcome the barriers
Adaption of existing premises and facilities
Install ramps, braille, speaking lifts, etc to cater for everyone's needs
Use of campaigns to raise awareness and change attitudes
Campaigns held to influence the attitude of the general public
Promotion of self-advocacy
Gives individuals their own voice and allows them to assert their own needs and desires
Identification of additional sources of funding
Identifying when a certain group of people need extra funding
Joint planning and funding to ensure an effective integration of services
To ensure better coverage and increased efficiency
Provide transport/volunteer drivers
To help people to get to services from rural locations or for people on low incomes
Leaflets/information in a range of languages
So that everyone can access the information
Outreach services avaliable
Services provided to those who may not have access to those services (eg. Muslim women)
Definition of self-advocacy
An individuals ability to effectively communicate, convey, negotiate o assert his or her own needs, interests, desires and rights/choices