Task 1 – (P6, M3)
In this part of the assignment I will be discussing the extent to which supportive relationships with adults can reduce the risk of abuse and neglect, making references to the case studies of Carla, Denzil and Rafeyia, detailing how such relationships would reduce the risk of abuse for them in particular. A supportive relationship involves the, care and support from those around you such as friends, family and care workers. Supportive relationships affect our health and well-being in a very positive way, having the support from people around us gives us confidence and makes us feel better about ourselves.it also means that we build trust in people to help look after us, and when something goes wrong we feel we can report it to someone close to us, who can then go on to resolve the situation. If you are a new care worker it may be difficult for you to create any kind of relationship with a client or service user, but you have to consider both the nature of yourself, and the individual you are supporting’s role. Being a vulnerable adult leads you susceptible to many forms of abuse and/or neglect, and because of the very nature of what is happening they have no idea how to respond to the abuse – they find it easier to let it continue, than fight it off. This vulnerable person needs to know there is somebody there who is willing to support them as not only does it help them to feel less alone, but it can help minimise the risk of abuse to them in the future, and being involved in care work is all about taking up that role. Carla has to rely on somebody else to help her get washed, dressed, cook a meal and get ready for bed. When people are no longer able to be in dependent like Carla, it tends to be an open invitation for some people to abuse them, and this is what she experienced through her neighbour. It is important to note that just because Carla needs help in looking after herself they do not lose any of their rights.