Btec HSC Level 2 (New Spec) -Types of Support

Which of the following definitions is informal support?

• Physical, emotional, practical support provided by trained professionals (doctors, nurses, teachers)

• Unpaid support that can be physical, emotional or practical support from family and friends

• Local or national groups and charities which support people with a specific need

Which of the following definitions is formal support?

• Physical, emotional, practical support provided by trained professionals (doctors, nurses, teachers)

• Unpaid support that can be physical, emotional or practical support from family and friends

• Local or national groups and charities which support people with a specific need

Which of the following definitions is voluntary support?

• Physical, emotional, practical support provided by trained professionals (doctors, nurses, teachers)

• Unpaid support that can be physical, emotional or practical support from family and friends

• Local or national groups and charities which support people with a specific need

What are types of effective support?

• Emotional support

• Practical help

• Information and advice

• None of these

How can helping someone emotionally after a life event impact their health and well being? (multiple answers)

• Improves self-esteem and confidence

• Help them to come to terms with life changes

• Makes them more upset

• Help them to forget what happened

Charities are organisations are funded by the government

• True

• False

Who do charities typically employee?

• Elderly people

• Volunteers

Who can give you informal support? (multiple answers)

• Dr

• Family members

• Work colleagues

• Social worker

Who can give you formal support? (multiple answers)

• GP

• Family members

• Work colleagues

• Social worker

Helping someone with childcare is a good way to support someone emotionally.

• True

• False