Contribute to the support of individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities

This optional unit for the Level 2 Diploma in Care explores the impact that multiple conditions/disabilities can have on an individual and how they can be supported effectively – this includes support from outside agencies as well as how you can contribute to their support yourself.

It consists of 4 learning outcomes, each with 2-4 assessment criteria.

1. Understand the impact of multiple conditions and/or disabilities on individuals
   • 1.1 Identify possible multiple conditions and/or disabilities individuals may have
   • 1.2 Explain how multiple conditions and/or disabilities may have additional impacts on individuals’ wellbeing and quality of life
2. Know the support available for individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities
   • 2.1 Explain the roles of professionals who may provide support to individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities
   • 2.2 Identify the equipment that may be required to support the additional needs of individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities
   • 2.3 Identify the resources that may be required to support the additional needs of individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities
   • 2.4 Describe how informal networks can provide support to individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities
3. Be able to contribute to the support of individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities
   • 3.1 Describe own role in supporting individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities
   • 3.2 Contribute to the identification of needs and preferences of an individual with multiple conditions and/or disabilities thorough observation and interaction
   • 3.3 Follow agreed ways of working or a plan to support an individual to participate in an activity
   • 3.4 Support the use of equipment or resources to enable an individual to participate in an activity
4. Be able to evaluate own contribution to the support of an individual for an activity
   • 4.1 Reflect on own contribution to supporting an individual to participate in an activity
   • 4.2 Explain where additional advice, guidance or support can be accessed to improve own practice
   • 4.3 Adapt own practice to meet the needs of an individual