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...trouble. It is important to remember that everyone’s circumstances are different and that we are all impacted by our lived experiences. How we view ourselves and how others view us can significantly influence our identity in both positive and negative ways. You will now consider more about how (or why?) understanding the whole person is essential in social care and...

...trouble concentrating and making decisions, and feeling depressed. Long-term lack of sleep may also increase your risk of high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. Lifting and moving the person you care for, and helping them dress can all place a strain on your back. However, knowing how to protect your back can help to keep it in good shape. If you are a paid carer, it...

...trouble-maker, service-user, a learning-disabled person, mongoloid, learning difficulties, feeble-minded, disabled. No one chose their label. Shaun quite liked ‘cheeky’ and ‘trouble-maker’, two labels which could apply to anyone, not just someone with a learning disability. The memory of his sister Bernie being called ‘mongoloid’ by the hospital was clearly...