Suppourt Networks

Question 1

What are the three groups of support networks?

Answer 1

Advocacy services
Support groups
Informal support

Question 2

Give an example of informal support

Answer 2

Family
Friends
Coworkers
Neighbours

Question 3

Give an example of an advocacy service and what they focus on

Answer 3

SEAP- advice for others, direct people in the right directions, can attend meetings

MENCAP empower me- support + advice, learning disabilities, empowerment

Question 4

Give an example of a support group and what they focus on

Answer 4

MIND- mental health

Age UK- dementia, helps alleviate their symptoms, maintain cognitive therapy

Headway- brain injury, rehabilitation, couple therapy