Explain the possible consequences of health and social care workers failing to act in the interests of individuals and others

The possible consequences can be as follows-

·         Put an individual at risk or potential danger

·         Put an individual at risk of abuse or harm by others

·         Put surrounding others such as family, carers, other professionals and members of the public at risk or potential danger

·         Carer of support worker may be subject to disciplinary action for breaching duty of care

·         Individual's care need will not be met

·         The service provider’s reputation may be at risk of damage

By Md Foisal Miah Talukdar