Supporting Identity and Wellbeing in Care Homes
Respecting a person’s individuality and preserving their dignity is the foundation of person-centred care. The expression of sexuality and spirituality is fundamental to individuality; this course directs learners to look at their own personal views and openly discuss the more challenging subjects of sexuality and spirituality with service users.

Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Explain how self-identity relates to spirituality and sexuality and the impact it has on self-worth and well-being
- Define well-being and understand how to support with well-being needs
- Identify how to recognise and respect differences within the care environment in meaningful ways
- Identify the differences between sexuality and sex
- Compare the similarities and differences between spirituality and religion
- Identify the key points of the legislation that relate to personal relationships, sexuality and sex
- Explain how to respectfully support residents with their spirituality, sexuality, relationship and intimacy needs
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Explain how self-identity relates to spirituality and sexuality and the impact it has on self-worth and well-being
- Define well-being and understand how to support with well-being needs
- Identify how to recognise and respect differences within the care environment in meaningful ways
- Identify the differences between sexuality and sex
- Compare the similarities and differences between spirituality and religion
- Identify the key points of the legislation that relate to personal relationships, sexuality and sex
- Explain how to respectfully support residents with their spirituality, sexuality, relationship and intimacy needs
Modules
Module 1
Self-Identity
Module 2
Aspects of Well-Being
Module 3
Recognising Difference
Module 4
Sexuality
Module 5
Sex, Intimacy and Relationships
Module 6
Legislation (Part 1)
Module 7
Legislation (Part 2)
Module 8
Spirituality
Module 9
Summary
Module 10
References
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Frequently Asked Questions
Respecting identity supports dignity, self-worth and wellbeing. UK care training explores person-centred support for residents' spirituality, sexuality, relationships and personal choices.
Sex generally refers to biological characteristics, while sexuality relates to sexual attraction, identity and relationships. UK care training explores these concepts respectfully.
Religion usually involves organised beliefs and practices, while spirituality can involve meaning, values and personal beliefs. UK care training explores inclusive spiritual support.
Care staff should respect privacy, dignity, consent and personal choices while following safeguarding and organisational procedures. UK care training covers respectful relationship support.
UK care practice is influenced by laws including the Equality Act 2010 and Human Rights Act 1998. Training explores rights, equality and respectful person-centred care.



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