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15th December 2009

Promoting the mental health and well-being of older people

PROMOTING THE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF OLDER PEOPLE

Trainer manuals and Learner workbooks to support:

• Level 2 award in Promoting the mental health and well-being of older people
• Level 3 certificate in Promoting the mental health and well-being of older people
• Level 3 introductory award in Promoting the mental health and well-being of older people.

Authors: Alison Clare and Sharon Lee Cuthbert Published by Pavilion in partnership with Age Concern and City & Guilds

About the qualifications

These new qualifications in promoting the mental health and well-being of older people are designed to shift the focus of frontline practice with all older people from managing problems to promoting positive well-being in its broadest sense. The qualifications aim to build on the previous work and life experiences of learners and are relevant to people who are new to their role as well as those who already have experience of working with older people. The qualifications are designed to meet the requirements for the new Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). There may also be opportunities to secure funding for these qualifications through the regional strategic health authority such as Joint Investment Framework (JIF) funding or by making specific representation to Learning and Skills Council (LSC).

Professionals within the social care sector are required to undertake Continuous Professional Development (CPD) by the General Social Care Council (GSCC). Those who use this resource will be able to gain CPD points.

About the materials

Grounded in current research and best practice these resources are designed to challenge learners' attitudes to, and assumptions about, older people and to bring about real change to frontline practice across the range of service settings.

The materials consist of four resources in total: the Level 2 and Level 3 tutor manuals and the Level 2 and Level 3 learner workbooks, providing a complete teaching and learning programme in promoting the mental health and well-being of older people. The tutor manuals will support trainers to deliver a learning programme to enable candidates to meet the City & Guilds assessment criteria for each qualification. The activities in the learner workbooks can be used by candidates to provide evidence that they have met some of the criteria.

The materials fully support the qualifications but can equally be used for stand-alone study.

Trainer manuals

The trainer manuals comprise workshop activities, learning resources (OHPs, handouts, video clips) and guidance on successfully supporting learners through the whole learning and assessment process.

Learner workbooks

The practical activities in the learner workbooks are supported by tips on effective learning and are based on learners' practical experiences. Clear learning outcomes and practical case studies are cross-mapped to assessment criteria so that the resources can be used for effective self-study.

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Content

In order to aid both training and personal study the manuals and workbooks are cross-mapped to the units of the qualifications.

Level 2
The Level 2 award in Promoting the mental health and well-being of older people comprises five mandatory units and is aimed at people new to their role and/or working under the supervision of others.

Unit 1 The principles and values that underpin the promotion of well-being and mental health with older people
Unit 2 Mental well-being, mental health problems and older people
Unit 3 Communication, relationships and promoting mental well-being with older people
Unit 4 Working within services to promote well-being and mental health with older people
Unit 5 Developing yourself in your role to promote the well-being and mental health of older people.

Level 3
The Level 3 certificate in Promoting the mental health and well-being of older people comprises six mandatory units (**) and two optional units from the remaining five. It is aimed at staff working in a supervisory role.

The Level 3 introductory award in Promoting the mental health and well-being of older people comprises two mandatory units (+) and two optional units from the remaining nine Level 3 units.

Unit 1 The principles and values that underpin the promotion of well-being and mental health with older people**+
Unit 2 Well-being, mental health and older people**+
Unit 3 Promoting well-being and mental health with older people**
Unit 4 Mental health problems and the main interventions and approaches that are used with older people**
Unit 5 The legal, policy and service framework in relation to promoting well-being and mental health with older people**
Unit 6 Communication and relationships to promote the well-being and mental health of older people**
Unit 7 Working with carers, families and significant others to promote the well-being and mental health of older people
Unit 8 Supporting participation in meaningful activity and engagement with life to promote the well-being and mental health of older people
Unit 9 Supporting older people with dementia
Unit 10 Supporting older people with depression and anxiety
Unit 11 Assessment, care and support planning and risk management to promote the well-being and mental health of older people.

Vital information for: everyone involved in improving and maintaining the mental well-being of older people, whether they are based in health services, housing, social care, advice and employment, education sport and leisure, or the criminal justice system - in the voluntary, public or private sectors.

This includes paid staff, volunteers and informal carers supporting and working with older people in their own homes, in community and day services, hospital and residential settings, housing schemes and secure accommodation.

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Trainer manual
Format: ringbound resource including OHP and handout masters and CD-rom containing supporting resources
£175
Order code: BG8
ISBN: 978 1 84196 241 2

Learner workbook
Format: ringbound resource
£59.95
Order code: BG7
ISBN: 978 1 84196 242 9

Materials to support the Level 3 certificate and introductory award

Trainer manual
Format: ringbound resource including OHP and handout masters and CD-rom containing supporting resources
£175
Order code: BH1
ISBN: 978 1 84196 244 3

Learner workbook
Format: ringbound resource
£59.95
Order code: BG9
ISBN: 978 1 84196 243 6

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Click the links above to order online or call Pavilion on 0844 880 5061 quoting HBPP

Materials to support the Level 2 award