Support networks Flashcards
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What are support networks?
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- There are a range of support networks available that can help individuals by providing advice, information and practical support
2
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What are the 3 types of support networks?
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- Advocacy services
- Support groups
- Informal support
3
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What are ‘Advocacy services’?
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- These are individuals who can speak on behalf of individuals who are unable to make decisions for themselves e.g. children with learning disabilities, a patient with dementia
4
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Who may need an advocate?
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- Young children
- Learning disability
- Physical disability
- Dementia
- Alzheimers
5
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What are some examples of Advocacy service organisations?
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- SEAP
- Mencap
- Empower Me
- British institute of learning disabilities
6
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What are support groups?
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They provide local and national support groups where people with common experiences or common concerns will meet up and discuss them with each other
- These support groups allow people to understand that they aren’t alone
7
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What are some examples of support groups?
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- Mind
- Age UK
- Headway
- Rethink Mental Illness and Macmillan Cancer Support
8
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What is informal support?
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- This is the support that others give to people when they aren’t paid and they do it out of love for someone
- People who provide informal support are usually friends, family and neighbours
9
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What kind of support does informal support provide?
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- Personal care (showering, getting dressed)
- Shopping
- Collecting prescriptions
- Doing laundry
- Keeping someone company
- Mowing the lawn
