Support Individuals with Multiple Conditions and/orDisabilities

Unit summary

The purpose of this unit is to provide the knowledge and skills needed to review and improve service provision for individuals with multiple conditions/disabilities.

Learning outcomes Assessment

1 Understand the implications of multiple conditions and/or disabilities for the individual

1.1 Explain the correlation between conditions and

- disability

- gender

- age

- ethnicity

- socio-economic status

1.2 Explain how multiple conditions and/or disabilities can impact on the individual

1.3 Make recommendations for modifications to service delivery that can result in improved outcomes for individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities

2 Be able to support an individual with multiple conditions and/or disabilities

2.1 Work collaboratively with the individual and/or others to support the individual

2.2 Provide advice and expertise to support the assessment and/or referral of an individual with multiple conditions and/or disabilities

2.3 Use referral processes to secure services for the individual

3 Be able to develop others to support the individual with multiple conditions and/or disabilities

3.1 Advise and inform others about the implications of multiple conditions

3.2 Devise strategies to improve the practice of others:

- at and individual level

- at an organisational level

4 Be able to review service provision in respect of individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities

4.1 Reflect on own role in relation to providing a service for individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities

4.2 Evaluate, with others, the extent to which provision meets the needs of individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities

4.3 Implement actions agreed as a result of evaluation within own role