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2. Health Conditions Task 2 Details
Health Condition Managed by Management Task How social care services meet the needs of an individual
Coronary heart disease Individual Eating a healthy diet, Exercising regularly, Maintaining a healthy weight, Giving up smoking, Reducing alcohol consumption, Reducing stress
Coronary heart disease Healthcare services Primary care: GPs may prescribe medicines such as statins, Secondary care: a cardiologist may need to insert a stent, Tertiary care: might need Objective Produce a report on how social care services can meet the needs of the user
heart bypass surgery or a heart transplant Report Must Include - How social care services could meet the specific needs of the specified individual.
Cerebral vascular Individual Making lifestyle changes (e.g. improving diet and exercising more regularly), Participating in the rehabilitation process (e.g. regularly doing - How voluntary care services could meet the specific needs of the specified individual.
accident exercises to restore cognitive abilities and muscle strength) - How informal care options could meet the specific needs of the specified individual.
Cerebral vascular Healthcare services Primary care: doctors may prescribe medicine to prevent blood clots, reduce blood pressure and reduce cholesterol, Tertiary care: a
accident neurosurgeon may be needed to perform surgery to remove blood clots and reduce brain swelling, Allied health professionals: physiotherapists, Top Tips for This Task - Really focus on the needs of your individual
occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and dieticians may be needed to help with rehabilitation and regaining independence -Be specific. What needs do they have because of their circumstances and condition?
Type 2 diabetes Individual Eating a carbohydrate-controlled diet, Maintaining a healthy weight, Exercising regularly - Remember to include voluntary care and informal care too.
Type 2 diabetes Healthcare services Primary care: GPs can prescribe medicine or insulin injections if other medicines don't work to lower blood glucose levels, Secondary care: a
diabetes nurse will explain how to take the medicine and give advice on any lifestyle changes needed 1. Social Care services
Dementia Individual Keeping physically active, Engaging in mentally stimulating activities (e.g. puzzles or reading), Keeping a calendar to help remember planned Section Details
events, Reminiscence therapy Social Care Services Social care services help people who are ill, vulnerable, or disabled with day-to-day living.
Dementia Healthcare services Primary care: a GP may prescribe medicine to reduce symptoms, Allied health professionals: occupational therapists help people overcome
difficulties with everyday tasks, Physiotherapists help maintain strength and mobility Services for Children Some children and young people may need temporary support from social care services for various reasons, such as protection, challenging
Obesity Individual Eating a balanced, calorie-controlled diet, Exercising regularly, Joining a weight loss group and Young People behaviour, ill or incapable parents, or family problems. Types of social care services: foster care, residential care, youth work.
Obesity Healthcare services Primary care: GPs may recommend medicine to reduce the amount of fat absorbed during digestion, Secondary care: psychologists can help a Foster Care Provides a family environment in own homes. Offers a safe and stable place. May be temporary or permanent. Supports growth and
person understand why they overeat and to cope with cravings and overeating triggers development of the child with training and support for caregivers.
Asthma Individual Avoiding triggers such as cigarette smoke, damp or mouldy environments and allergens, Using their preventer inhaler every day and carrying their Residential Care Similar to foster care, for children who can’t live at home. Staffed by professional staff in the home. Better for those with complex needs due
reliever inhaler with them at all times
Asthma Healthcare services Primary care: GPs will prescribe medicine (e.g. inhalers and tablets), Secondary care: asthma nurses will create an action plan with a patient to structured environment and trained professionals.
Chronic obstructive Individual Avoiding air pollution and smoke, Maintaining a healthy weight, Exercising regularly Youth Work Service for young people aged 11-25 in community settings. Organises activities supporting personal and social development. Helps build
pulmonary disease (COPD) confidence, self-esteem, communication, and life skills.
Chronic obstructive Healthcare services Primary care: GPs will prescribe medicines and inhalers, Tertiary care: may need to perform lung surgery or a lung transplant, Allied health Services for Adults or Learning disabilities, sensory impairments, long-term health issues. Social care services: residential care, respite care, domiciliary care.
pulmonary disease (COPD) professionals: physiotherapists or dieticians may be needed
Arthritis Individual Exercising regularly, Eating a healthy, balanced diet, Maintaining a healthy weight Children with Specific
Arthritis Healthcare services Primary care: GPs prescribe medicine for symptoms, Secondary care: may need joint replacement surgery, Allied health professionals: Needs
physiotherapists help improve joint flexibility, Occupational therapists help make everyday tasks easier Residential Care for Safe place for those with specific needs. 24-hour staff support for managing daily tasks. Provides personal care but not complex medical
Sensory impairments Individual Booking regular sight and hearing tests, Learning to use sign language or to read Braille Specific Needs care.
Sensory impairments Healthcare services Primary care: optometrists will prescribe and fit vision aids such as glasses or contact lenses, Secondary care: a hearing specialist (audiologist) Respite Care
will fit hearing aids or hearing implants, Allied health professionals: occupational therapists help people with severe vision loss or severe hearing Temporary relief for primary caregivers. Can take place at home, day care centres, or residential care homes. Provides time for caregivers to
loss adapt to difficulties in their everyday lives rest and take care of themselves.
Physical impairments Individual Asking for practical support if they needed it, Reducing the impact on their day-to-day life (e.g. by making changes around their home and using Domiciliary Care Helps with daily tasks and personal care at home. Provided by trained carers visiting the home. Can range from once a week to several visits
accessibility aids) a day.
Physical impairments Healthcare services Primary care: GPs can prescribe medicine for pain, Allied health professionals: physiotherapists help people improve their mobility, Services for Older Support for the effects of ageing, such as reduced strength, fitness, and mobility. Higher risk of health conditions like dementia, arthritis,
Occupational therapists help people overcome any difficulties they have with carrying out everyday tasks
Learning disability Individual Adapting their lifestyle and environment to fit their needs, Discussing their needs with their teachers or employers to make sure they get extra Adults sensory impairments, cardiovascular conditions. Types of care: residential care, domiciliary care.
support if needed
Learning disability Healthcare services Primary care: GPs do annual health checks, Allied health professionals: speech and language therapists can help people improve their
communication skills, Occupational therapists help people carry out daily tasks and live independently