1D Identify and act on ways to improve self and social awareness

Improving your cultural and social awareness is a lifelong journey, but there are many benefits. You will not only gain a better understanding of the people you work with and care for, but will begin to appreciate the connections between all people, rather than the differences.

The responsibility for making a workplace more culturally and socially aware belongs to everyone: managers, care workers and the people with support needs. However, it is the time spent in reflection that could be of most value. Focusing on self and examining your own perceptions can bring about worthwhile and lasting personal change.