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Unit 3 P4 Health And Social Care Risk Analysis

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Risk is a part of daily life, but our attitudes and approaches to risk vary depending on a range of factors such as context, time, situation, previous experience, etc. To assess different situation, we will use different approach as well as if we are considering risk that we are taking in personal life or risks that service user are taking in theirs. The risk assessment process is not about creating huge amounts of paperwork; it is about identifying and taking sensible and proportionate measures to control the risks.
The provision of care and support should be tailored to meet the needs of the individual and should encourage them to do what they can for themselves. Often when assessing the care and support needs of an individual, everyday activities

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