This unit must be assessed in line with Skills for Health Assessment Principles.
Learning outcomes 3, 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.
Valid consent must be in line with agreed UK country definition.
Active participation is a way of working that recognises an individual’s right to participate in the activities and relationships of everyday life as independently as possible; the individual is regarded as an active partner in their own care or support, rather than a passive recipient.