This unit must be assessed in accordance 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.
Valid consent must be in line with agreed UK country definition.
Others may include:
• Team members
• Other colleagues
• Those who use or commission their own health or social care services
• Families, carers and advocates.
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.