The Care Act (2014) has moved the concept of person-centred care forward by identifying it as a key focus. Sue Tiplady and Glenda Cook examine outcome-based practice and providing the care residents ...and their families perceive they require
This unit assesses the learner's knowledge and understanding of protecting and safeguarding vulnerable adults. It measures the understanding of procedures, of working in partnership with other ...organisations, and in supporting individuals to manage their own risks
This unit assesses the learner's knowledge, understanding and skills as required for a whole systems approach to equality, diversity and inclusion. It requires the learner to demonstrate skills ...practically, explores models of practice and the understanding of systems and processes
This optional unit assesses the care worker's knowledge of national and local infection control policies; of employer and employee infection control responsibilities and of how procedures and risk ...assessment can help minimise the risk of an outbreak of infection
This optional unit assesses the health and social care worker's knowledge and skills when working in partnership with families to support individuals living in residential care
This optional unit assesses the health and social care worker's knowledge, understanding and skills in promoting positive behaviour and in responding appropriately to incidences of challenging ...behaviour
This unit introduces required skills to be able to support individuals in maintaining personal hygiene; good personal hygiene routines; why these are important; and causes of poor personal hygiene
This competence-based optional unit assesses the care worker's ability to support individuals with drug or alcohol problems in developing and reviewing their action plans
Claire Veselinova discusses this optional unit, which reinforces the notion of positive risk taking for those with a disability. She highlights the role of the health professional, who should support ...and empower individuals to exercise choice and achieve aspirations
Danielle Green discusses this optional unit, which assesses health and social care workers as they support individuals in changing behavioural responses through the development of appropriate ...strategies
