How to Assess Risk in Adult Care
Learn about ‘risk enablement’ in health and social care—what it means, why it matters, and how to support safe, positive risk-taking.
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Define the concepts of ‘risk identification’, ‘risk assessment’ and ‘risk management’.
- Identify the principles and benefits of positive risk-taking.
- Summarise the notion of the ‘risk-taking framework’.
- Demonstrate the importance of overcoming risk-aversion.
- Discuss ways to balance rights with risks.
- Recognise various emergency procedures.
- Explain the purpose of risk management tools.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Define the concepts of ‘risk identification’, ‘risk assessment’ and ‘risk management’.
- Identify the principles and benefits of positive risk-taking.
- Summarise the notion of the ‘risk-taking framework’.
- Demonstrate the importance of overcoming risk-aversion.
- Discuss ways to balance rights with risks.
- Recognise various emergency procedures.
- Explain the purpose of risk management tools.
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Training Overview
- Introduction to Risk-Taking
- Risk Identification, Assessment and Management.
- Policies, Procedures, Guidance and Balanced Approach.
- Summary
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Frequently asked questions
Positive risk-taking supports individuals to make informed choices, balancing potential benefits with risks, while promoting independence, learning, and personal growth.
Risk assessments help identify hazards, reduce harm, and ensure individuals’ rights, safety, and choices are balanced through proportionate and person-centred support.
People with capacity have the right to make unwise decisions. If capacity is lacking, actions must be in their best interests and restrict their freedoms as little as possible.
Risk management is shared by organisations, managers, and practitioners, with everyone involved in identifying, reporting, and managing risks effectively.