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ContentsIntroduction ..............
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Disability Support Workers are peop
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Why Carers need respiteRespite is d
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Values and AttitudesEveryone has di
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There are a range of things that ar
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People have a range of perceptions
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Think back to the first time you me
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Expectancy - “If we believe you a
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Being a Role ModelPeople who are em
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LanguageEveryone has values, attitu
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Page 26 and 27: Tom is 8 years old and has cerebral
Page 28 and 29: How are the rights of people with a
Page 30 and 31: Disability Service StandardsThe Dis
Page 32 and 33: Which services are expected to prov
Page 34 and 35: Find out what the person likes or d
Page 36 and 37: ConfidentialityPeople with a disabi
Page 38 and 39: Privacy and dignityPrivacy relates
Page 40 and 41: Safety at workAll employees have th
Page 42 and 43: What are the three principles used
Page 44 and 45: What is manual handling defined as?
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Page 48 and 49: Decision-making and choicePeople wi
Page 50 and 51: Proof of negligence is required to
Page 52 and 53: Challenging BehaviourBehaviours are
Page 54 and 55: As with any negative behaviour that
Page 56 and 57: CommunicationCommunication is an in
Page 58 and 59: What could you do if you are confro
Page 60 and 61: Dysphagia is a serious condition th
Page 62 and 63: Professional DevelopmentProfessiona
Page 65 and 66: Code of conductThe Code of Conduct
Page 67 and 68: Use of motor vehicleMany Disability
Page 69 and 70: Appendix 2Disability Services Act 1
Page 71 and 72: Acronyms, terminology and jargonAcr
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