support network

Why would someone need a support network in hscey?

People who use HSCEY services are usually vulnerable in some way and may need help from other people in order to have their needs met or to access services or opportunities.

Name the three groups that support networks are divided into?

1-Advocacy Services

2-Support Groups

3-Informal Support

What is an advocacy service?

An advocate is someone who speaks on behalf of an individual who is unable to speak up for themselves

Name 6 people that would need advocacy services?

1-Young children

2-Learning disability

3-Physical disability

4-Mental health problems

5-Lacking mental capacity

6-Someone with Alzheimer's

Give 4 examples of how an advocate can support an individual?

1-Going with an individual to meetings, or attending for them.

2-Helping an individual find and access information.

3-Writing letters on the individual's behalf.

4-Speaking on behalf of the individual at a case conference to express their wishes.

Name 5 things an advocate will do?

1- Be completely independent and represent the individual's views

2-Ensure the rights and needs of an individual are recognized

3-Make sure that an individual's wishes and views are represented

4-Speak on behalf of an individual who cannot speak for themselves

5-Act in the best interests of the person they are representing

Name 3 things an advocate will not do?

1-Judge the individual

2-Give their own personal opinion

3-Make decisions for the individual

What is a support group?

-These groups help to empower individuals to take back control of their lives when they have, or are caring for an individual with an illness, long term condition or disability.

-These groups help to empower individuals to take back control of their lives when they have, or are caring for an individual with an illness, long term condition or disability.

-It gives people a chance to talk to others who understand as they have experienced it themselves

- Offer advice and information to individuals and the general public

Name 4 support charities?

1-Mind

2-Age uk

3-Headway

4-Macmillan cancer support

What is informal support?

Informal support is care given by those not paid to do so are not professionally trained care workers

Name 8 tasks informal support can include?

1-Personal care- showing,bathing,getting dressed

2-Shopping

3-Collecting prescriptions

4-Preparing meals

5-Laundry

6-Having a chat and keeping them company

7-Mowing the lawn

8-cleaning