Activity Provision in Health and Social Care

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
H/505/2403
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Aim

In this unit, learners will discover the range of activities that are available for users of different health and social care services. The learner will find out the importance of using a person centred approach when they plan an activity for an individual.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the importance of activity provision to health and social care service users.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Explain the benefits of engaging health and social care service users in activity.

    1.1: Benefits, for example:

    • social
    • emotional
    • cognitive
    • physical

2

Know about different types of activity within health and social care.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Outline different types of activity used in health and social care, and the purposes for which they are used.

    2.1: Different types of activities, for example:

    • social, for example, day care facilities or social clubs
    • physical, for example, walking groups or pilates
    • cognitive, for example, board and card games

3

Be able to select and plan appropriate activities for health and social care service users.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Outline the factors that should be taken into account when
    selecting an activity for an individual.

    3.1: Factors, for example:

    • individuals needs and interests
    • health and safety
    • transport and equipment required
    • costs
    • timings

  • 3.2
    Identify an activity that meets the specific needs of an individual health and social care service user.
  • 3.3

    Create a plan for implementing an activity for an individual which includes aims and purpose, description of the activity, resources required and assessment of risk.

    3.3: Plan for implementing an activity, for example:

    • identification of specific needs of a health and social care user
    • aim and purpose of activity
    • description of the activity
    • resources
    • risk assessment

4

Understand the role of the health or social care professional supporting individuals undertaking activities.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Explain how a health and social care professional can support individuals to engage in and benefit from activities.

    4.1: Support individuals, for example:

    • participating with them
    • encouraging and supporting them before and during the activity
    • effective communication
  • 4.2
    Explain the importance of taking a person-centred approach to supporting individuals undertaking activities.