Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care

UNIT 26: CARING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDSAdditionally, learners should gain some of the underpinning knowledge for thefollowing core dimensions of the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework:• Core dimension 1: Communication — Develop and maintain communication withpeople about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations• Core dimension 2: Personal and people development — Develop oneself andcontribute to the development of others• Core dimension 6: Equality and diversity — Promote equality and valuediversity.The unit also provides opportunities for the production of evidence towards theLevel 3 key skills in communication, information and communication technology andimproving own learning and performance.Social issues can be introduced through the teaching of this unit by, for example,consideration of different models of disability.Essential resourcesThe following resources are considered essential for the delivery of this unit:• an appropriately qualified tutor• library resources with key texts and other reference materials.In addition, the following resources are considered to be highly valuable:• work experience placements• case study materials• guest speakers• visits• recent policy papers from The King’s Fund, various specialist independent(voluntary) organisations, professional associations and trade unions• audio and visual records.Indicative reading for learnersThere are many resources available to support this unit. Some examples are:BooksBoys D, Langridge E and Michie V — BTEC National Health and Social Care Book 2(Nelson Thornes, 2007) ISBN 0748781722Gilbert P — A-Z of Syndromes and Inherited Disorders (Nelson Thornes, 2000)ISBN 0748745297McGee P — Principles of Caring (Nelson Thornes, 2005) ISBN 0748794093Miller J — Care Practice for S/NVQ3 (Hodder Arnold, 2005) ISBN 0340889330Tait T and Genders N — Caring for People with Learning Disabilities (Hodder Arnold,2002) ISBN 0340807091Woolham J — Assistive Technology in Dementia Care (Hawker Publications, 2006)ISBN 1874790833344BN018467 – Specification – Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care– Issue 1 – February 2007 © Edexcel Limited 2007