GSCE Major Life Changes and Sources of Support

Can you identify which of these is not a type of support on your specification?

• emotional support

• advice and information

• practical help

• medical care

• financial support

Which type of sector:

refers to government run and funded organisations, for example the health services and social services provided by the local trusts

• Statutory

• Voluntary

• Private

• Informal

• Self Help Groups

Can you identify this type of sector:

this refers to non-profit making organisations, often referred to as charities

Can you identify the major life change that affects this individual socially ?

A loss of income in the family can result in less money for people to socialise with

friends/go on holiday etc This will mean missing out on social interaction and mixing with

others.

• Redundancy

• Becoming a parent

• Getting married or moving in with a partner

Can you identify the type of support that is offered by the statutory sector for the major life change suffering from an illness/injury?

a care package may be organised to help the person when they return home to cope with everyday living or a place may

be organised for them in care e.g. hospital, care home etc.

• practical help

• medical care

• advice and information

Can you identify the major life change that this type of support is given from a self help group:

the carer could join a carers’ support group and other members could provide emotional support by listening and showing empathy.

• Taking on a caring role

• serious illness or injury

Can you identify the type of support that is offered by the voluntary sector for the major life change emmigration/immigration

provide you with knowledge on your rights/what you are entitled to. e.g. Citizens’ Advice Bureau,

• Advice and Information

• Emotional Support

• Practical Help

Can you identify the major life change that affects an individual emotionally?

They may feel anxious, uncertain and worried about the future and how they are going to

cope with daily life without that person in their life.

• Death of a Loved One

• Seperation or Divorce

• Retirement