A-The Roles And Responsibilities Of People Who Work In HSC sector Flashcards
Enabling rehabilitation
This is a programme that enables a person to recover from an accident or serious illness to live, as far as possible, an independent and full filing life.
These programmes are important after someone has a heart attack a stroke, following an accident that has significantly reduced their mobility reaction speed
Providing equipment and adaptation to support spoken in being more independent
There are many types of equipment that support people to remain independent when carrying out their routine daily activities
Equipment to increase mobility- this allows people to be more physically active and more independent in carrying b out daily routines for example people with arthritis, ppl who have broken a limb or are recovering from surgery or stroke.
Mobility aids include: walking sticks c walking frames including tripods and tetrapods.
Informal carer
Care and support provided by relatives and friends, normally unpaid and in addition to the care provided by professional health and care providers
Supporting individuals who need health and social care services to express their needs and preferences
Not all service user will feel confident or have personal skills to practice fully in in their care, some may need specific support to enable them to explain their needs and prefer re or take part in meetings.
This support could be provided by:
Translators and interpreters
Signers
Advocates
Family and friends
