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Question 20 What could be a reason that a person who is a carer may begin using a respite service?

Question 21. You observe a situation in which a young cognitively disabled child has been left alone in the family with a primary carer. Give two potential risks which could occur in this situation

Question 22. Write in detail about one important benefit of providing assistance to a family to maximise the support they are able to provide to a person whom they care P

Question 23. Why is it important for supporting carers and providing them with information about carer support services?

Question24 Where can carers find information about carer support services?

Question 25. What are two ways you could ensure the confidentiality and privacy of a care or the person requiring care are protected?

Answer 1

20.It may due to:

a) Reduce stress for the carer and family-often leading to greater levels of patience.

b) Relieves feelings of frustration and exhaustion increasing well-being.

c) Allows carer time to interact with family, friends and the wider communities.

21.a) It affects mother-child attachment and child emotional and social development.

b) They develope elevated levels of stress and depressive symptoms.

22. Carers plays a a crucial role in reducing the need for formal care. They are often the lynchpin between the person being cared for, social care, the GP, and other care workers and professionals. They provide an important network of support from within the family, from friends, neighbours and the local community.

23.Carers must known about the carer support service, as it include the following benefits for the carer:

a) Carer's Allowance is the main welfare benefit to help carers.To be eligible you must spend at least 35 hours per week caring for a disabled person.

b) Carer payment : Income support payment for people whose caring responsibilities prevent them from undertaking substantial paid employment.

c) Child Disability Assistance Payment: Annual payment for Career Allowance recipients, who care for a child with disability under 16 years.

d) Carer Supplement : Paid to recipients of Career Allowance for each person they care for.

24. If you think that you might find HACC PYP services helpful, contact your local council or community health centre. They will meet with you to discuss the sort of services you need and how often you might need them. Carers can contact Carer Gateway on 1800422737 or visit Carer Gateway.

25. a) Maintain the client's privacy during consultation and treatment, ensure that curtains, doors and window blinds are closed.

b) Keep clients informed regarding their medical condition and involve the client, family or carer in decision-making.

c) Keep information and records physically and electronically secure and confidential.