Summative assessment
Poster presentation (either A1 or A0) 50% Learning Outcome 1
Learner to present a poster analysing how physical, psychological, social, spiritual and financial factors may impact on the maintenance and/or improvement of independence when working with adults. With this analysis, the learner will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how factors can affect the way in which care professionals approach maintenance and/or improvement of independence.

Case study analysis: 1,500 words (50%) Learning Outcomes 2
Learners will critically evaluate the effectiveness of contemporary care, support and rehabilitation for adults within a framework of current social policy and multi-agency working in relation to an indentified case study.

Both summative elements must be passed in order to pass the module.

Formative
Class discussion and debate will provide opportunities for peer and tutor feedback to guide developing knowledge and understanding and analysis of key theoretical concepts. Students will also receive formative feedback from their tutor on draft posters and assignment plans during group and individual tutorials.

This module will consider the extent to which independence and healthy living can be promoted and supported by social care professionals and systems. The effectiveness of contemporary strategies designed to support individuals and communities self-care for a range of long-term physical, mental, emotional and learning disability conditions e.g. diabetes, asthma, dementia, depression, incontinence will be debated. The module will evaluate the impact of personalising services on the selection of care options and rehabilitation strategies in the effective management of independence for adults, with reference to the involvement of other agencies within the context of current social policy. The module will also consider the interconnectedness of factors including employment, access to services and education and the way in which these can impact on physical, mental, emotional and social health and wellbeing and the independence of adults living with long-term conditions.

Whole group sessions: to cover key concepts, perspectives, agencies and legislation/policies. Learners given opportunities to engage more fully via case study analyses/presentation/s and tutor-led sessions.
Directed and independent study with indicative reading to provide focus for research, discussions and final assessment.
Learners to undertake independent research via library (books and professional journals), internet and practical research via work placement. This may involve observation and interaction with professionals and service users to inform professional practice through reflection.

Contact Hours::
Lectures: 16 hours
Seminars: 4 hours
Tutorials: 2 hours
Self-directed study: 2 hours

Independent Study Hours::
Guided reading: 58 hours
Assignment preparation: 58 hours
Tutorial preparation: 10 hours

None

Davis, C. (2009) Changing Practice in Health and Social Care, Open University Press: Oxford.
Estes, C., Biggs, S. & Phillipson, C. (2003) Social Theory, Social Policy and Ageing: a Critical introduction. Open University Press: Oxford.
Moody, H. (2006) Aging Concepts and Controversies (6th. Ed.) Pine Forger: Ca: USA.
Swann, J. (2007) Promoting Independence and Activity for Older People, Quay Books: London.

Module handbook
Internet, electronic resource, computer and library access
I.T. Facilities with access to Moodle