This module meets the Care Certificate Standards: 3. Duty of Care; 4. Equality and Diversity; 5. Work in a person-centred way; 9. Awareness of mental health, dementia and learning disability 14. Handling Information.

This module will equip learners with opportunities to develop their knowledge and understanding of intervention work in supporting individuals, families and households. It will be particularly helpful for learners interested in the provision of 1:1 support for families and/or individuals. The sessions will explore different family structures, ways of assessment, interpersonal communication skills to support the promotion of individual and family health and wellbeing.

Working in partnership is a key element of practice when supporting the health and wellbeing of individuals including children and young people, families and households. Learners will analyse how professionals need to understand the importance of promoting autonomy with individuals when supporting health and wellbeing whilst working collaboratively.

You will explore a range of health, social and other issues and reflect on how these might affect individuals and families and recognise the impact of equality and diversity aspects such as gender, ethnicity, culture, social class, religion etc. have on the support and service provision. You will have the opportunity to hear the experiences of health and social care professionals and service users as part of invited guest lectures.

The assessment assesses all the learning outcomes.

Case study report: Identify and critically analyse inclusive practice approaches and barriers/facilitators when working with individuals, families and households

1. Describe a range of factors which may impact on the health and wellbeing of individuals Including children, young people, adults and older adults), families and households.

Knowledge and Understanding

2. Critically evaluate the problem-solving techniques used by the health and social care sector to support individuals, families and households with specific needs, reflecting on how gender, ethnicity, culture, social class, religion etc. impact on the support and service provision.

Analysis, Enquiry,.Problem solving, Reflection

3. Identify and critically discuss how health and social care professionals and organisations can work together to effectively support individuals, families and households.

3. Enquiry, Problem Solving, Application

You will have access to a range of materials on Blackboard VLE including articles, session slides, and interactive activities. You will also be able to access a variety of digital material through our Library and specialist databases.

Shapiro, C.J. and Browne, C.H. (2016) Innovative Approaches to Supporting Families of Young Children. Springer.

Clarke, B. and Yonas, F. (2017) Helping Parents to Parent. London; Social Mobility Commission.

Musgrave, J. (2017) Supporting Childrens Health and Wellbeing. London; Sage.

Fiese, B.H. and Johnson, A.D. (2021) Food Insecurity in Families with Children: Integrating Research, Practice, and Policy. Springer.

Dunhill, A., Elliott, B. and Shaw, A. (2009) Effective Communication and Engagement with Children and Young People, their Families and Carers (Creating Integrated Services Series). Learning Matters

Smith, J. et al. (2020) ‘Umbrella review of family-focused care interventions supporting families where a family member has a long-term condition’, Journal of Advanced ursing, 76(8), pp. 1911–1923. doi:10.1111/jan.14367.

This module will equip learners with opportunities to develop their knowledge and understanding of intervention work in supporting individuals, families and households. It will be particularly helpful for learners interested in the provision of 1:1 support for families and/or individuals. You will explore a range of health, social and other issues and how these might affect individuals and families and recognise the impact of equality and diversity aspects such as gender, ethnicity, culture, social class, religion etc. have on the support and service provision. Invited guest lectures will provide you with the opportunity to hear the experiences of health and social care professionals and service users.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (30 hours)

You will attend lectures on key topics. There will also be opportunities to participate in small groups to explore some of the key issues raised in lectures and undertake activities.

Guided Independent Study: (170 hours)

100 hours: Independent reading - You will be expected to read the recommended reading and utilise the learning materials which you will have full access to via Blackboard.

25 hours: Presentation development and preparation

45 hours: Case study assessment and analysis