Level 4 Unit - Support Needs in Health and Social Care

This unit aims to develop understanding of specific health conditions common in health and in health and social care. Learners will select one condition on which to base their studies. Learners will explore a specific health condition and look at causes, risk factors, symptoms, impact on everyday life, treatments, and support required. Areas that might be selected include: diabetes, dementia, epilepsy, physical disability, sensory conditions, autism, strokes, cardiovascular issues, substance misuse, cancer, mental health conditions (e.g. depression, PTSD, OCD, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, schizophrenia) and other conditions relevant for the learner.