As someone who works in a social care setting you must ask for consent before you start any activity. No matter how big or small the task is, you must ask for consent. Even when taking part in personal care, you must ask for consent. Receiving consent is vital before doing anything. There are a few different ways of asking for consent, some are: verbal and written. Written consent: This is where you have to normally fill a form in. This will require the residents signature and in case of emergency, their friend/relative depending on what has been agreed. Verbal consent: This is normally done when something has been asked to the resident and they respond verbally. For example, if a resident asks to be moved from one place to another. When asking
