Supporting Individuals through Significant Life Events

Supporting Individuals
through Significant
Life Events

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................4
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................4
TASK ..............................................................................................................................................4
P1 Discuss the impact of expected and unexpected significant life events on individuals at
different ages and stages.............................................................................................................4
P2 Discuss the impact of different significant life events on the individual’s family, friends
and wider social networks...........................................................................................................5
P3 Compare how different external voluntary and statutory agencies support individuals
through significant life events.....................................................................................................5
P4 Discuss the role of the healthcare or care assistant in providing support to individuals as a
part of a wider team of support services.....................................................................................6
P5 Analyse the relationship between organisational policies and the practical support
available in health and care settings to different individuals experiencing significant life
events...........................................................................................................................................7
P6 Provide a period of appropriate support to an individual and their social network who have
been affected by a significant life event.....................................................................................7
P7 Investigate referral processes available to support an individual and their social networks
affected by significant life events...............................................................................................8
CONCLUSION ...............................................................................................................................8
REFERNCES:................................................................................................................................10
Books and Journals:..................................................................................................................10