This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Health Assessment Principles. Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 must be assessed in a real work environment.
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.
Individual refers to someone requiring care or support; it will usually mean the person or people supported by the learner.
Others may include family, friends, advocate or line-manager.
A care plan may have other names, e.g. support plan, individual plan. It is the document where day-to-day requirements and preferences for care and support are detailed.