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Needs of people with physical disabilities and how they can be met by IC
Needs of people with physical disabilities and how they can be met by IC
Intellectual Needs
Stimulation
People may find it hard to find a job due to effects of mobility, may find it difficult to take up hobbies
Provision of a range of books, provision of a range of suitable activities, provision of newspapers/ board games
Knowledge of Condition
Individual could find out more regarding short and long term effects on their condition, could find out effects of treatment
Benefit: More informed and in control
Provision of info about condition and entitlement to benefits, provision of info in leaflets, IC can drive to medical appointments, and help them use secondary research
Opportunity to learn new activities
Individual may have to give up work or hobbies so they have a chance to learn new skills
Benefit: Learn new skills, keep the mind active, prevent boredom
Provision of opportunities to learn new skills, range of a range of suitable activities, provision of programmes to enable service users to obtain qualifications, IC could transport to classes
Emotional Needs
Sense of Autonomy
Due to needed assistance, may feel as though they have lost their independence
Benefits: Feel empowered and motivated
Provision of home care workers and support workers enabling people to stay in their home, Provision of aids and adaptions to carry out, provision of supported living accommodation, provision of advocates, IC could aid with autonomy (Online Shopping)
Sense of Belonging
Individuals may feel as though they have lost a sense of belonging
Benefit: Feel love, knowledge and wanted
Provision of support groups, programmes, supported living accommodation, family making individuals feel valued and involving them in family celebrations
Feeling Cared For
Individuals may feel angry, anxious, frightened. They will need to talk to someone
Benefit: Feel relieved and like they have someone to talk to
Provision of support groups, helplines and counselling, befriending service, group activities, Support from family, friends and neighbours who can listen to worries and concerns
Social Needs
Communication
Disability could affect communication for the SU
Feel isolated, angry, frustrated
Benefit: Feel a sense of belonging and love
Provision of communication aids, advocates use, sign language interpretation, Keeping in contact using skype, family learning Makaton
Social Interaction outside of family
Provision of support groups, range of activities, sport and leisure activities, IC transporting to community events
Individual may miss out on opportunities, unable to continue hobbies
Benefit: Socialise with others, feel included and less frustrated
Relationships with friends and family
Difficult to maintain relationships or form new ones due to poor mobility, blindness
Benefit: Builds strong relationships
Provision of a range of group activities, open care visiting, support groups and activities, IC could keep in touch with their friends and transport them to social events
Physical Needs
Nutrition
Ability to cook and feed themselves may be affected due to loss of mobility
Unable to follow a regular diet due to problems solving, may have to follow specific dietary advice
Benefit: Supply of minerals and vitamins
Provision of home care workers to provide meals, assistance with feeding, provision of meals in day centres and care homes, IC could make meals
Mobility
Ability to walk and carry out everyday activities could be restricted
Benefit: Reduce muscle or joint weakness
Provision of adaptions such as handrails by OT's, prosthetic limbs, provision of exercise programmes, IC can help to dress people and walk around
Medical Care
Medication may be necessary to ease and control symptoms, reduce pain
Benefit: Ease and control of symptoms, reduce pain and manage disability
Provision of a range of medication to treat and manage disability, Provision of support (Physio), IC administer medication, transport to hospital
Personal Hygiene
Ability to wash, bath, shower could be restricted due to poor mobility, loss of limbs, poor co-ordination or weakness
Benefits: Reduce Infections
Assistance with washing, bathing. Provision of adaptions (shower seat), IC can help wash and bathe
Exercise
Taking part in leisure activities such as golf may not be possible due to restricted mobility, blindness or pain
Provision of a range of alternative and leisure opportunities, Provision of activities in day centres, IC can take service users to leisure activities
Benefit: Social aspect
Safety
Poor mobility means they are more prone to slips, trips and hazards such as pets.
Provision of 24 hour care in residential homes and supported housing, Provision of aids and adaptions in SU's homes, IC can check environment is safe, supply safety features (pendent ringers)