Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care

UNIT 40: DEMENTIA CAREAdditionally, 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 2 key skills in communication, information and communication technology,improving own learning and performance and working with others.Social and cultural issues could be referred to during the progression through thisunit.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• work experience placements.In addition, the following resources are considered to be highly valuable:• case study materials• videos/DVDs• guest speakers• visits.Indicative reading for learnersThere are many resources available to support this unit. Some examples are:BooksAdams T and Manthorpe J — Dementia Care (Hodder Arnold, 2003) ISBN 0340810203Bartle C — Knowledge Sets: Dementia Care (Heinemann, 2007) ISBN 9780435402303Woolham J — Assistive Technology in Dementia Care (Hawker Publications, 2006)ISBN 1874790833Websiteswww.alzheimers.org.ukwww.skillsforcareanddevelopment.org.ukwww.skillsforhealth.org.ukThe Alzheimer’s SocietySector Skills Council for Care andDevelopmentSector Skills Council for Health500BN018467 – Specification – Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care– Issue 1 – February 2007 © Edexcel Limited 2007