3B Support and assist the person to maintain a safe and healthy environment

Helping a person maintain their environment fulfils a number of basic needs. Environments that reflect the person’s personality, preferences and interests help that person maintain their sense of self and identity. In addition, taking an active interest in their living conditions provides people with a sense of control. A tidy, well-maintained environment can help a person gain or maintain a positive outlook. It can also help with organisation, safety and cleanliness.

A key part of helping people maintain their independence is to help them keep their environment safe, secure and comfortable. They will be able to go about their activities of daily living independently and happily if they feel confident that their environment is free from anything that could cause them to have an accident or put them in danger.

A safe and healthy environment depends on the following factors:

• Safety
• Social contributors
• Spiritual contributors
• Cultural contributors
• Financial contributors
• Career or occupation