Social Care TV videos

Results 1 - 10 of 154

What is a strengths-based approach?

Part of Strengths-based approaches

Social Care TV video

The Care Act 2014 puts a strengths-based approach at the centre of someone’s assessment, care and support

Care Act: eligibility

Part of Eligibility determination for the Care Act 2014

Social Care TV video

In this film, social care practitioners talk about how their working practice will change as a result of the assessment and eligibility framework in the Care Act 2014. They discuss the key principles of the framework, the impact it will have on individuals and identify some of the challenges in its implementation.

Dignity in care: social inclusion

Part of Dignity in care

Social Care TV video

This film looks at people doing normal, everyday things like catching the bus or socialising with friends.Social inclusion, in practice, means doing things such as promoting and supporting access to social networks.

Dignity in care: privacy

Part of Dignity in care

Social Care TV video

Privacy is a major contributor to providing dignity in care. It can mean making sure that a confidentiality policy is in place; or making issues of privacy and dignity part of staff induction and training.

Dignity in care: choice and control

Part of Dignity in care

Social Care TV video

This film shows practical examples, of how people with care and support needs can be supported to have choice and control; and with that, dignity in care.

Dignity in care: communication

Part of Dignity in care

Social Care TV video

Good communication can help people to maintain their dignity. Communication in practice can mean asking people how they prefer to be addressed and to respect their wishes; or giving people information about their care and support in advance.

Dignity in care: nutrition for older people in care homes

Part of Dignity in care

Social Care TV video

Dignity in care can be promoted by providing a choice of nutritious, appetising meals, that meet the needs and choices of individuals, and support with eating where needed.This film highlights the role of good nutritional care and hydration for older people living in residential care homes

Dignity in care: practical assistance

Part of Dignity in care

Social Care TV video

This film for health and care staff shows a number of innovative schemes across the country that offer practical assistance for people with care and support needs.

Dignity in care: pain management

Part of Dignity in care

Social Care TV video

This film for health and care staff reminds us that pain levels vary for every individual. It also looks at how alternative therapies, massages and the simple use of moisturiser to keep the skin hydrated, can help to alleviate pain.

Dignity in care: personal hygiene

Part of Dignity in care

Social Care TV video

This film gives us an insight into people’s lives and the way they want to maintain their surroundings. It’s important to support people to maintain their personal hygiene and appearance, and their living environment, and to the standards that they want.