Support Individuals with Multiple Conditions and/or Disabilities

Learning outcomes

1 Understand the impact of multiple conditions and/or disabilities on individuals

1.1 Describe possible multiple conditions and/or disabilities that individuals may have

1.2 Explain how multiple conditions and/or disabilities may have an additional impact on the individual’s wellbeing and quality of life

1.3 Explain how multiple conditions and/or disabilities may impact on individual’s opportunity to participate in a range of activities

2 Understand own role in supporting individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities

2.1 Describe own role in supporting the wellbeing of individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities

2.2 Explain the steps to take when actions may be outside of the scope of own role and responsibilities

3 Understand the support available for individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities

3.1 Research the roles of professionals who may provide support to individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities in own local area

3.2 Explain the range of equipment that is available to support the additional needs of individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities

3.3 Explain the range of resources that is available to support the additional needs of individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities

3.4 Explain the importance of informal networks in providing support to individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities

4 Be able to assist individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities

4.1 Support an individual to identify needs and preferences

4.2 Identify any resources or specialist equipment that may be required to support an individual to engage in activities

4.3 Support an individual to engage in activities that meet their needs and preferences

5 Be able to evaluate the support provided to an individual to engage in activities

5.1 Review with the individual and/or others, how well the activities have met the identified needs and preferences

5.2 Reflect on own support to an individual to engage in activities

5.3 Explain where additional advice, guidance or support can be accessed to improve own practice

5.4 Adapt own practice to support the needs of the individual