Example: recognise and report situations affecting wellbeing

Jaime has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She is fearful about her condition. Her family has reported that since the diagnosis Jaime has suffered from mood swings and is anxious about losing her independence. Jaime’s worker recognises that this situation is impacting significantly on her wellbeing. The worker reports the situation to her supervisor and makes a note of the situation in Jaime’s case notes.