Carers can be quite guarded as talking about such personal and sensitive details can be extremely hard, yet the assessment process requires this information to form effective solutions to problems. Respectful practice of social workers can make all the difference in obtaining this data as individuals who are listened to more likely to feel valued and open up to share their thoughts, feeling and wishes. Social workers who appear non-judgemental and congruent are also expected to establish a rapport built upon trust as they will identify with the carer. Likewise, carers will probably realise the social worker is genuinely interested in helping and thus be willing to engage if the social worker is empathetic (Maclean and Harrison, 2011).
Social work practice is enhanced by referring to theories, such as loss or change, as it enables social workers to better understand complex situations and help form solutions to difficulties. For example, carer’s isolation could arise through change as friends and family may distance themselves because they lack understanding of the complexities of caring (Carers UK, 2014). Alternatively carers can suffer loneliness and grieve for their loss, even if external contact remains. According to Goldstein et al (1998) …show more content…
Under Care Act 2014 all carers are entitled to free beneficial information and advice, such as signposting carers with money troubles to voluntary organisations, such as Citizen Advice Bureau who can conduct a financial expenditure check, or agencies specialised in checking eligibility and then applying for Carers’ Allowance (). However, it appears that many councils are not adhering to their full responsibilities as Carter (2016b) reports that 70% of councils have incomplete information on the main principles of the Care
Social work practice is enhanced by referring to theories, such as loss or change, as it enables social workers to better understand complex situations and help form solutions to difficulties. For example, carer’s isolation could arise through change as friends and family may distance themselves because they lack understanding of the complexities of caring (Carers UK, 2014). Alternatively carers can suffer loneliness and grieve for their loss, even if external contact remains. According to Goldstein et al (1998) …show more content…
Under Care Act 2014 all carers are entitled to free beneficial information and advice, such as signposting carers with money troubles to voluntary organisations, such as Citizen Advice Bureau who can conduct a financial expenditure check, or agencies specialised in checking eligibility and then applying for Carers’ Allowance (). However, it appears that many councils are not adhering to their full responsibilities as Carter (2016b) reports that 70% of councils have incomplete information on the main principles of the Care