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Time: 1 hours Level: Intermediate
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Introduction Resource
- In this unit you will be listening to the audio files: ‘Experiences of assessment’, where three people talk about assessment, with comments from a social worker and an occupational therapist.
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| | 1 Brian and Sylvia's experiences
1 Brian and Sylvia's experiences Resource
- Brian and Sylvia, a married couple in their early sixties, were both bikers until Brian was diagnosed as having Parkinson's Disease. Sylvia became his designated carer, but her own health was deteriorating....
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| | 2 Gaynor and Liz comment on Brian and Sylvia's situation
2 Gaynor and Liz comment on Brian and Sylvia's situation Resource
- At the time of the recording, Gaynor was a social worker employed by social services. She specialised in working with older people. Liz was an occupational therapist also employed by social services. Both...
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3 Anne's experiences Resource
- Anne has arthritis and depression. She is a retired social worker who retired early on health grounds. Her assessment was carried out by an occupational therapist. As her arthritis is likely to get worse,...
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| | 4 Gaynor and Liz comment on Anne's situation
4 Gaynor and Liz comment on Anne's situation Resource
- In this final clip, you will Gayor and Liz talk about their views on Anne's situation. Listen to their comments and add any additional points to the notes you began in the previous section.
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| | 5 General points on assessment
5 General points on assessment Resource
- Look at the notes you have made on the four clips, and decide what general points about assessment have been made.
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| | References and Acknowledgements
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