LO5: Understand informal care Flashcards
1
Q
What is formal care?
A
Care that is provided by statutory and private services such as hospitals, GP surgeries and the local authority
2
Q
What is informal care?
A
Support given by individuals who are not paid to do it and who are not usually professionally trained care workers
3
Q
Name two categories of informal care
A
Friends, family and neighbours
Voluntary groups
4
Q
Name 2 volunteer groups that support individuals
A
Age UK Empower Me MENCAP Salvation Army Samaritans
