Standard Nine Assessment (Part 3)

Reporting: Using your own organisation’s agreed procedure (where possible), describe how to report concerns associated with any unmet needs which may arise from mental health conditions, dementia or learning disability through agreed ways of working.

An early detection of mental health conditions, dementia or learning disabilities can support an individual to maximise their quality of life. List and explain the benefits of early detection.

Care and support might need to be adjusted when mental health conditions, dementia or learning disabilities are identified. For each of the examples below, state how and why care and support might need to be adjusted.

Example 1: Mental health – anxiety Rashid suffers from an anxiety disorder called claustrophobia. He is afraid of being in small spaces, which makes it impossible for him to go in a car or a bus or use a lift. Rashid finds using the bathroom challenging at times. Next week he has an appointment he needs to go to.

Example 2: Dementia Paul has difficulties with activities such as preparing meals and eating regularly. This is because he loses track of time and forgets what time he needs to eat.

Example 3: Learning disability Eliza is living with Down’s Syndrome and is finding it difficult to communicate verbally with others around her.

In your own words explain what is meant by the term capacity.