A3: 2 - Supporting Individuals Who Need Health and Social Care Services to Express Their Needs and Preferences Flashcards
Who could provide support?
- translators
- interpreters
- signers
- advocates
- family and friends
What type of support could translators and interpreters provide?
sign language
Who could provide sign language?
- translators
- interpreters
What may those with communication difficulties need sometimes?
sometimes those with communication difficulties need somebody else to speak for them during meetings or to complete a form / write a letter
Who may need somebody else to speak for them during meetings or to complete a form / write a letter?
those with communication difficulties
When may an advocate be used to speak for someone and express their views?
in some circumstances, such as with a client with dementia or brain damage, an advocate can be used to speak for them and express their views
What may be used to speak up for and express the views of someone with dementia and brain damage?
in some circumstances, such as with a client with dementia or brain damage, an ADVOCATE can be used to speak for them and express their views
What is an advocate used for with clients with dementia or brain damage?
an advocate can be used to speak for them and express their views
Who does an advocate get to know and why?
they get to know the service user, their family and friends so that they can understand the needs and preferences of the person they are representing
