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Health & Social Care: Component 2B Task 2: 10 of 11

Task 2 Your Report Must Include Top Tips for This Task
Produce a report on how the 1. The potential obstacles that the specified individual 1. Look carefully at which obstacles have been mentioned in the case study
skills, attributes and values may have during their care. and focus on them.
specified in the case study can 2. How these obstacles might affect their recovery. 2. Avoid general comments which are not focused on the skills, attributes
help the specified individual 3. How the specified skills, attributes and values of the and values given.
overcome the obstacles shown. care professionals could help the individual in their 3. Remember to think carefully about how the skills, attributes and values
recovery. can help with the individual’s care.
4. Justification for the reasons you have stated. 4. Make sure you give reasons and explanations for your answers.
1. Obstacles Details Examples
Lack of Time Work and family commitments reduce time and energy for Struggling to find appointment times, reluctance to take time
personal care, making it difficult to follow care plans. off work for treatment.
Lack of Resources Financial constraints and lack of equipment/amenities hinder Inability to afford non-covered services, high transport costs,
access to necessary services and adherence to care advice. lack of necessary equipment.
Unachievable Unrealistic or unsuitable targets can demotivate individuals and Unrealistic weight loss goals, unsuitable exercise plans.
Targets make it hard to track progress effectively.
Lack of Support Insufficient support from family and friends affects Difficulty getting to appointments, lack of someone to talk to
transportation, childcare, emotional support, and overall about worries, lack of encouragement to continue care.
adherence to care.

2. Obstacle Type Details Examples
Lack of Motivation Difficulty in starting or continuing care due to finding it hard or time- Not making or following up on appointments, not
consuming, impacting appointments and follow-ups. following care recommendations.
Low Self-Esteem Negative self-view and lack of confidence, leading to avoidance of social Avoiding appointments with new doctors, not
situations or new people. trying activities due to fear of failure.
Acceptance of Feeling fine and not seeing the need for lifestyle changes or help, ignoring Not going to care services, ignoring advice
Current State professional recommendations. despite conditions like high blood pressure.
Stress and Anxiety Stress and anxiety from pressure, leading to avoidance of care due to worry, Avoiding care professionals due to fear of bad
fear, or social anxiety. news, fear of care settings or treatments.