Unit Category: Care Matters

Introduction to Non-instructed Advocacy

Welcome to the non-instructed advocacy unit. You will need to do both activities in this unit to complete the module. Activity 1: Overview of non-instructed advocacy (NIA) The first activity provides an introduction to NIA approaches. Activity 2: Using non-instructed advocacy The second activity looks at NIA resources and practice. Assessment Embed your learning with …

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Communication with someone who lacks capacity

Welcome to the unit on communication with someone who lacks capacity. You will need to do both activities in this unit to complete the module. Activity 1: Communication challenges and approaches The first activity considers communication challenges and some approaches that can help. Activity 2: Communication tips and tools The second activity evaluates some communication …

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The Legal and Human Rights Context to Mental Capacity

Welcome to the unit on the legal context of mental capacity. You will need to do all four activities in this unit to complete the module.   Activity 1 Introduction to the Mental Capacity Act  The first activity provides a summary of the law and the rights of people who may lack capacity. Activity 2 …

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The Role of the Paid Relevant Person’s Representative

Welcome to the unit on the role of the Paid Relevant Person’s Representative. There are two activities and one assessment task you need to do to complete this unit. Activity 1 Understanding the role of the Paid Relevant Person’s Representative. The first activity considers the role of the paid representative and how to explain it …

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Child-centred Practice in transitions

Welcome to this unit on child-centred advocacy in transitions. There is one activity and a key assessment based on a case study, which needs to be submitted to complete the module. Activity 1 Advocacy in Transitions The activity looks at complaints and advocacy strategies to use with children and young people in transition. Assessment Case …

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Communication in transition

Welcome to the next unit of your Care Matters module. You will need to do both activities in this unit to complete the module. Activity 1 Participation The first activity looks at communication and the participation of young people in decisions about transitions. Activity 2 Communication tools The second activity introduces some communication tools. You …

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