Nursing /Health and Social Care Managing Changes

Health and Social Care Managing Changes

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This flashcard set focuses on Managing Changes in Health and Social Care, explaining the two main types of support people can access: formal (professional) and informal. It highlights how different forms of support help individuals cope with life changes effectively.

The support people can access is split into two main types?

Formal support.

Informal support.

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The support people can access is split into two main types?

Formal support.

Informal support.

People can access…

Professional support.

Give examples of who can give formal support.

Doctors, nurses and counsellors

What is formal support?

Support that comes from people who are trained and skilled at their work.
Paid for what they do.

What else do formal careers have?

Knowledge.

Experience to help others.

Give examples of who can give informal support?

Family.

Friends.

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TermDefinition

The support people can access is split into two main types?

Formal support.

Informal support.

People can access…

Professional support.

Give examples of who can give formal support.

Doctors, nurses and counsellors

What is formal support?

Support that comes from people who are trained and skilled at their work.
Paid for what they do.

What else do formal careers have?

Knowledge.

Experience to help others.

Give examples of who can give informal support?

Family.

Friends.

Give examples of what informal support can be?

Everyday physical tasks.
Shopping.
Housework.
Washing.

Informal supporters are not…

Trained.

Paid.

Later adulthood rely on informal support from…

Their families and friends.