Support families who are affected by Acquired Brain Injury

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
A/650/2185
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
26 hours

Assessment Guidance

Units need to be assessed in line with the Skills for Care and Development Assessment Principles.
Learning outcomes 4 and 5 must be assessed in a real work environment.

Aim

This unit is aimed at those whose role involves supporting families of people with an acquired brain injury. It covers the impact on the family/carers, including putting them at the centre of the intervention, recognising the emotional impact of acquired brain injury on a variety of relationships. It also addresses the ability to access support from other professionals and agencies where appropriate

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the impact on families who care for an individual who is in a minimally responsive or vegetative state.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the impact on family of caring for an individual in a minimally responsive or vegetative state.

  • 1.2

    Describe how theories of loss and grief provide a framework for practice.

  • 1.3

    Describe the long term adjustments families and friends may need to make.

2

Understand the long term effects of acquired brain injury on family.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain the emotional impact of acquired brain injury on families.

  • 2.2

    Compare the difference for families between caring for an individual with mild to moderate brain injury and an individual with severe brain injury.

  • 2.3

    Describe the socio-economic impact on the family of the long term effects of acquired brain injury.

  • 2.4

    Explain the impact on families of personality changes in the individual.

  • 2.5

    Describe changes that may occur in relationships as a result of acquired brain injury.

3

Understand legislation that is relevant to carers of an individual effected by acquired brain injury.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Identify legislation and policy specific to carers.

  • 3.2

    Explain the key principles within legislation and policy which are applicable to carers of an individual.

  • 3.3

    Outline the obligations on social care organisations as a result of legislation.

4

Be able to assess the support required by families who hold the primary caring role.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Assess with primary carers the support they require.

  • 4.2

    Agree with the primary carer a plan of support.

  • 4.3

    Identify support which can best be provided by others.

  • 4.4

    Report where there are unmet needs.

5

Be able to work in partnership with other professionals and agencies.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    Explain the role of other professionals and agencies working with individuals with acquired brain injury.

  • 5.2

    Work in partnership with other professionals and agencies to support families.

  • 5.3

    Evaluate outcomes for families of partnership working