Support Families who are Affected by Acquired Brain Injury

Unit summary

This unit is aimed at those whose role involves supporting families of people with an acquired brain injury. It covers the impact on the family/carers, including putting them at the centre of the intervention, recognising the emotional impact of acquired brain injury on a variety of relationships. It also addresses the ability to access support from other professionals and agencies where appropriate.

Learning outcomes Assessment

1 Understand the impact on families who care for an individual who is in a minimally responsive or vegetative state

1.1 Explain the impact on family of caring for an individual in a minimally responsive or vegetative state

1.2 Describe how theories of loss and grief provide a framework for practice

1.3 Describe the long-term adjustments families and friends may need to make

2 Understand the long term effects of acquired brain injury on family

2.1 Explain the emotional impact of acquired brain injury on families

2.2 Compare the difference for families between caring for an individual with mild to moderate brain injury and an individual with severe brain injury

2.3 Describe the socio-economic impact on the family of the long-term effects of acquired brain injury

2.4 Explain the impact on families of personality changes in the individual

2.5 Describe changes that may occur in relationships as a result of acquired brain injury

3 Understand legislation that is relevant to carers of an individual effected by acquired brain injury

3.1 Identify legislation and policy specific to carers

3.2 Explain the key principles within legislation and policy which are applicable to carers of an individual

3.3 Outline the obligations on social care organisations as a result of legislation

4 Be able to assess the support required by families who hold the primary caring role

4.1 Assess with primary carers the support they require

4.2 Agree with the primary carer a plan of support

4.3 Identify support which can best be provided by others

4.4 Report where there are unmet needs

5 Be able to work in partnership with other professionals and agencies

5.1 Explain the role of other professionals and agencies working with individuals with acquired brain injury

5.2 Work in partnership with other professionals and agencies to support families

5.3 Evaluate outcomes for families of partnership working