Unit B1.1 - Roles of organisations in HSC Flashcards
What is adult social care provision?
Adult Social Care Provision is for people in the UK, over 18 years of age who have some sort of disability or mental health problem, or possibly people who are frail due to age or ill health.
How does care in the home help people?
Assistance with….
Cooking
Cleaning
Shopping
Help to wash and dress
Help to get in and out of bed
Laundry
How do day care centres help people?
Transport to….
Socialising over a coffee
Optional activities
Therapies
Visiting dance groups
Group activities, Bingo
People who are isolated at home can have company and stimulation
What are sheltered housing schemes?
People may have their own separate apartment with a front door and the options of communal living in an area within the complex and a 24 hour warden or emergency care cords in case of emergency
What is residential care?
Residents may be old, have a health condition causing a disability or a learning disability.
Each resident has their own room and bathroom but share communal areas to eat, take part in activities or just sit, like a quiet conservatory.
Visitors can come and go as they please but safeguarding and care needs are maintained, daily.
What is respite care?
If the main informal carer requires a break, such as a holiday, respite care is offered.
What is temporary residential care?
If an older person has an accident, they may need more support that can be offered at home so temporary residential care is needed. Eg. rehab after a broken hip fall
What is a learning difficulties centre?
Specialist centres for people with a learning difficulty after they leave school.
Activities to stimulate and encourage friendships
Staff trained to encourage engagement.
May attend every day or 1-2 days a week, giving families respite.
What are mental health community groups?
In community Centres, specialist groups meet once a week or fortnight or even monthly. Offering a sense of belonging, art/music therapy or other creative and therapeutic therapies.
People discharged from hospital must have a community care package to support and monitor their progress.
