This unit must be assessed in line with Skills for Health Assessment Principles.
Individual refers to someone requiring care or support; it will usually mean the person or people supported by the learner.
Conditions may include:
• Congenital structural problems
• Disorders which affect nerve function of the bladder
• Overactive bladder disorder
• Enuresis/soiling
• Caffeine/fizzy drinks
• Polyuria

Preferences may be based on:
• beliefs
• values
• culture
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.