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Unit 26 Additional needs P1 M1

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Pass Three (P3): Explain barriers which may be experienced by individuals Merit One (M1): Assess barriers which may be experienced by individuals with additional needs, with reference to models of disability In Nazir’s case study by the looks of it he is facing a lot of barriers, one of which I think is communication. All of his family has limited information on Dementia, this makes it hard for them to put his Alzheimer’s into perspective. They will not know how he’s feeling or ways to potentially make him feel better. This is difficult for Nazir as if his family did have more knowledge and understanding then there could be a possibility of him not having to go into residential care. This would benefit him as he has been struggling with …show more content…

His illness has been diagnosed as a heart condition and the problem solving approach would be his medication that he will not take (http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com). Bethany’s case study says that she has recently in the last year she has had a stroke. It also mentions she now feels ready and needs to start working again as she has bills to pay and children to look after. She has had no luck with going back to her old job and hasn’t been successful in 3 different job interviews. To me the barrier here is that Bethany is career dependent but due to her stroke it has risen a lot of problems for her. Bethany requires to be working so that she can have the money she so desperately needs. She never has any spare money meaning her children do not get to enjoy the luxuries they once did. Although this is not Bethany’s fault as she is seeking a new job and trying as hard as she can, it could leave her children starting to resent her. The children are still at a young age of 6,8 and 11. At this age they may not fully understand the medical problems their mother has been through and the difficulties she is now facing. What they see is that their swimming lessons have stopped and they don’t get any pocket money. Another barrier that Bethany seems to be having trouble with is an emotional barrier. She has gone through an abusive relationship in the past which could put strain on her to trust someone else in a new relationship. Adding on to

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