1.1 Explain what frailty means
1.2 Describe how to assess frailty in individuals
1.3 Explain how frailty impacts across the lifespan of an individual
1.4 Explain the factors which have an impact on an individual’s family
1.5 Explain the effects frailty may have on individuals
2.1 Explain long term conditions within own area of work and how they can be:
2.1.a prevented
2.1.b managed
2.2 Explain the factors that contribute to an individual’s risk of developing a long term condition
2.3 Explain what co-morbidity is
2.4 Describe how co-morbidity can impact on an individual’s quality of life
2.5 Describe how a long term condition relates to end of life care
2.6 Explain the psychological impact on individuals living with a long term condition
2.7 Explain how advance care planning can be useful for individuals and what needs to be considered prior to discussion
3.1 Explain the importance of involving the individual and others in decisions about the care they receive in relation to their frailty or long term condition
3.2 Describe the sources of support available for individuals and others in relation to managing their frailty or long term condition
3.3 Explain how to recognise a reversible condition in an individual and the actions to take
3.4 Explain how to recognise if an individual is entering the terminal phase of their condition and the actions to take
3.5 Explain ways to support frail individuals across their lifespan
