In this activity we take a look at the key elements of the legal framework for people who may have their liberty restricted, including the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), and the Code of Practice. LEARN Watch this video on the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. LEARN Watch this video on the principles in the Code …
This activity looks at supporting people who are approaching the end of life, as one of the areas that can be challenging to emotional and mental well-being. The assessment task is an action plan for support. THINK How comfortable do you feel about thinking or talking about death? LEARN Articles in the Human Rights Act, …
This activity looks at what are emotional triggers for you as a worker and the people you work with. You will evaluate your emotional health and look at how to get support. THINK How does your job affect your emotional and mental health? Sometimes it can be hard to recognise our feelings; look at this …
This activity considers communication challenges for someone with dementia and some approaches that can help. THINK What communication challenges have you come across in your work? LEARN Lack of communication does not in itself mean someone lacks capacity to make decisions, so advocates should make every effort to establish communication with the person they represent. …