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HSC S 3 Support families who care for individuals with acquired brain injury
1. Understand the impact on families who care for an individual with acquired brain injury
- 1.1 Explain the impact on families of caring for an individual in relation to: • type of brain injury • severity of brain injury
- 1.2 Describe how theories of loss and grief inform practice
- 1.3 Describe long-term adjustments families may need to make
- 1.4 Explain the impact on families of personality changes in the individual
2. Understand legislation and policy in relation to supporting carers
3. Be able to assess the support required by families who hold the primary caring role
- 3.1 Assess the support primary carers require
- 3.2 Agree a plan of support with the primary carer
- 3.3 Report needs which have not been met
4. Be able to work in partnership with others
- 4.1 Explain the roles of other professionals and agencies working with individuals with acquired brain injury
- 4.2 Work in partnership with other professionals and agencies to support families
- 4.3 Evaluate outcomes of partnership working for families