QCF Level 5

Health factors that might affect communication skills, abilities and wellbeing are Stroke Dementia Parkinson’s disease Mental illness Hearing impairment Vision impairment Coma/unconsciousness All of these factors will inhibit or restrict the communication of the individuals with carers, families groups and communities. It is unlikely that most of these individuals are …

The types of records and reports you are required to complete within your work role and how to complete them The types of records and reports that I am required to complete within my work role include: Care plans – up to date, factual, accurate information developing on a daily …

Individuals and key people can express their needs, wishes and preferences either through the individual’s key worker, family member, friend or advocate or at a meeting with members of the care team. Having access to an interpreter, information in the individuals preferred language and listening to the individual will help …

This article explains Barriers to Communication and How to Overcome Them There are many different theories about barriers to communication, one being A R Pratkanis –Altercasting as an influence tactic this theory describes a tactic for persuading individuals into a certain behaviour pattern by forcing them into a ‘role’ and …

Analyse the Barriers and Challenges to Communication within own job role  The health care professionals use various communication skills for effectively communicating with service users,‭ ‬colleagues,‭ ‬and different stakeholders in‭ ‬the‭ ‬social care‭ ‬sector as part of their routine activities.‭ ‬The communication skills involve‭ ‬the use of verbal as well …