This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Health Assessment Principles. Learning Outcomes 3, 4,5 and 6 must be assessed in a real work environment.
Individual refers to someone requiring care or support; it will usually mean the person or people supported by the learner.
Sources of support may include:
• Formal support
• Informal support
• Supervision
• Appraisal
• Within the organisation
• Beyond the organisation
Preferences may be based on:
• beliefs
• values
• culture
Others may include:
• Team members
• Other colleagues
• Those who use or commission their own health or social care services
• Families, carers and advocates