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This comprehensive resource is designed for educators and students focusing on mental health support within T Level Health qualifications. It includes a PowerPoint presentation and a structured activity sheet to facilitate learning about diverse care considerations for individuals across different life stages. What’s Included: PowerPoint Presentation: Detailed slides covering the principles of K1.2 (considering diversity in mental health support) and K1.3 (supporting individuals with learning disabilities). Engaging visuals and clear examples for key groups, including children, working-age adults, older adults, and individuals with learning disabilities. Summaries and reflective questions to promote understanding. Activity Sheet: A practical template for students to identify care considerations for each group. Sections for emotional, physical, and social support needs. Encourages critical thinking about the importance of diversity in care practices. Classroom Applications: Use the resource to guide group discussions and pair activities. Enhance student engagement with real-life examples, case studies, and interactive questions. Reinforce learning objectives with reflective exercises and tailored activity sheets. Search Engine Optimised Keywords: Mental health support, T Level Health, diverse care considerations, supporting individuals with learning disabilities, person-centred care, classroom activities, K1.2, K1.3.

K1.8 How effective communication skills, including ensuring the most appropriate communication techniques are adopted, support all routine clinical skills when assisting the adult nursing team. Activities include: Role Play Research tasks Videos Learning basic BLS Theories of communication

K1.7 Powerpoint and workbook. To support your students with: K1.7 How current best practice and agreed ways of working support healthcare needs including: Assiting with: Simple dressings Catheter care Personal care Fluids and nutrition Supporting with mobility

Code of Conduct: Define what a code of conduct means and explain its significance in healthcare settings, using examples such as the NMC Code of Conduct.​ CQC’s 13 Fundamental Standards of Care: Describe the CQC’s 13 Fundamental Standards of Care and their importance in maintaining high-quality care provision.​ Comparison of Private and Statutory Healthcare Organisations: Differentiate between private and statutory healthcare organisations, including their strengths, weaknesses, and expected standards of care.​ National Occupational Standards (NOS) & Health Sector: Explain how National Occupational Standards maintain consistent, high-quality care in the health sector by guiding training, professional development, and service delivery.​ The Importance of Risk Assessments: Risk assessments are important in healthcare. They create personalised care plans, promote safety, and meet legal requirements.​ Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Summarise the key provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and discuss its implications for health and social care practices

How to use a range of techniques for infection prevention and control. Infection Control: Learn the fundamental concepts of infection control, such as the sequence of infection, modes of transmission, and effective methods to interrupt the chain and avoid spreading.​ ​ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Identify the different types of PPE (such as gloves, aprons, and masks), when each should be used, and demonstrate the correct procedures for donning, doffing, and disposing of PPE to prevent cross-contamination.​ ​ Spillage Management: Stay safe in healthcare by learning how to handle spills of body fluids and chemicals properly.​ ​ Waste Management: Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate disposal methods for different categories of healthcare waste, including clinical, sharps, and non-clinical waste, by current legislation and guidelines. ​ ​ Appropriate Cleaning Regime: Explain the essential cleaning practices in healthcare to maintain a hygienic environment. This includes identifying key areas for regular cleaning, using effective techniques and products, and creating a schedule.​

Supporting Healthcare PO2 - Clinical Handovers Demonstrate the ability to promote efficiencies in clinical handovers by organising and presenting information systematically and concisely, allowing for smooth transitions between shifts.​ Explain the significance of complying with a care plan during handovers, highlighting the role of consistent information transfer in ensuring continuity of care and patient safety.​ Develop practical communication skills necessary for delivering detailed and pertinent information during clinical handovers, utilising appropriate terminology and transparent exchange of information.​ Recognise the significance of providing person-centred care during handovers and understand the impact of tailoring information to patients’ individual needs and preferences, ensuring their active participation and involvement in their care.​

Establishing Consent: Develop strategies for obtaining consent before any care-related task.​ Respecting Cultural Differences: Recognise the role of cultural beliefs, values, and healthcare practices. Develop an understanding and respect for diversity to deliver culturally competent care.​ Assisting with Personal Care: Gain skills to assist individuals with personal care tasks while maintaining dignity.​ Assisting with Nutrition and Fluids: Learn how to support people with meal preparation and feeding while considering their dietary needs and preferences for better health​ Continuing/Ongoing Care (Holistic): Recognise the importance of a holistic approach to care that addresses an individual’s physical, psychological, and social needs. ​ Considering Communication Barriers: Understand common communication barriers in healthcare, such as language, learning difficulties, and hearing impairment. Develop strategies to overcome these barriers and facilitate effective communication.​ Age Considerations: Understand how care needs vary across different age groups. Gain skills to provide age-appropriate care.​ Privacy and Dignity: To maintain privacy and dignity in caregiving, practical approaches like shutting doors and windows, 51���� modesty, and maintaining confidentiality should be employed.​ Importance of Personal Health and Wellbeing: Recognise that a healthcare worker’s wellbeing is crucial. Plans for work-life balance, support networks, and physical health are necessary.

Powerpoint on Sepsis and how to complete NEWS2, case studies, charts

Supporting dietary needs based on religion and culture Activities include: List the different cultural and religious alongside dietary needs. Food avoided. Three factors that influence people’s food choices The role of income and cost in influencing food choices Adaptive utensils

meaning of evidence-based practice the application of evidence-based practice how evidence-based practice benefits and improves the healthcare sector

This PowerPoint covers Death, dying and bereavement. It has a range of scenarios, videos and case studies that highlight difficult conversations with patients and their families. It does include resources provided by other providers which have been referenced. You may wish to follow these up for further supportive work

Outlining the MCA and LPS, 6C’s and Duty of Candor Case Studies and videos for activities

Why comminucation skills are important in Healthcare Formal and informal communication Alternative forms of communication New technologies Communiction theories: Tuckman, Berner and Argyle

A2.11 The importance of job descriptions and person specifications and how this defines roles and responsibilities: job description person specification:

A8.1 The purpose of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) plus Amendment (2019) in relation to healthcare A8.2 The key principles of the Care Act 2014 A8.3 The role of a range of regulatory bodies within the health sector A8.5 The key values of the healthcare sector when providing care and support A8.6 The purpose of the Personalisation Agenda 2012 and the importance of using holistic approaches in order to place individuals, their carers and significant others at the centre of their care and support

Skin Physiology and Pathophysiology​ Skin layers and function Waterlow assessment Pressure ulcers and treaments Skin intergrity Case studies

K1.1 The range of different environments that mental health workers may be required to work in. Community. Residential. Specialist location. PowerPoint QR and links to resources Activity Workbook

T Level: Health (Supporting the Mental Health Team) ** PO1: Essential Guide to Mental Health Support** Book, printables and case studies for tutors to use I have used my knowledge from working in Mental Health settings and my qualification, to put this book together. I have used AI to put it in order. However, all research has been conducted by myself. A lot of the research I have used in my university lessons as well. All current and up to date information has been used. What is PO1? PO1 - “Provide Care and Support to Individuals with Mental Health Conditions” is an indispensable resource designed to align with T Level 3 Health & Social Care curriculum requirements. It offers real-world scenarios, interactive activities, and case studies, bridging the gap between theory and practice to prepare learners for exams, placements, and professional roles in mental health care. Who is This Book For? T Level 3 Students – Covers key knowledge, skills, and professional behaviours. Tutors & Educators – Structured lesson planning, assessments, and discussion prompts. Health & Social Care Practitioners – A reference for community, residential, and specialist mental health settings. Unlock the essential guide to mental health care for T Level 3 learners & professionals. This book provides comprehensive, practical, and structured insights into mental health environments, communication techniques, risk management, and person-centred care—perfect for students, educators, and practitioners. Real-World Learning Through Case Studies & Activities Case Study: Transition to Supported Living – Supporting a young adult with anxiety. Scenario: Managing Communication Barriers – Addressing challenges in an inpatient unit. Practical Activity: Role-Playing Support Worker Interventions – Active listening, de-escalation techniques, and motivational interviewing. Discussion Task: Comparing Community vs. Residential Care Approaches – Analysing how different environments impact patient wellbeing. Interactive Learning to Enhance Knowledge & Application Research Tasks – Encouraging independent learning and evidence-based practice. Group Discussions – Facilitating peer learning on ethical considerations and real-world challenges. Knowledge Checks – Reinforcing key concepts through reflection and scenario-based questions. Practical Guidance for Work Placements – Helping students apply theory in clinical settings

Fully resourced lesson on diversity and individual needs in mental health support (K 1.2 & K 1.3). Includes PowerPoint, activity sheet & real-world examples. Covers Learning Aims: K1.2 – Understand diversity in mental health care K1.3 – Consider care for individuals with specific needs (age, disability, life experiences) What’s Included: Full editable PowerPoint presentation with structured activities Activity sheet linked to case scenarios (Excel format) Resources for students to research age-related and learning disability needs Guided discussions and pair work with realistic, inclusive prompts References to high-quality resources: NHS, MIND, Childline, Stonewall, Mencap Key Topics: Emotional regulation in children and adolescents Stress and work-life balance in working-age adults Cognitive decline and loneliness in older adults Communication and independence in individuals with learning disabilities Designed for: T Level Health – Supporting the Mental Health Team Health & Social Care Level 3 (Mental Health units) Classroom, VLE or independent study use

K1.2 The importance of considering the range of individuals who are receiving care and support with mental health conditions. PowerPoint and workbook. QR codes and links to UK websites