Advantages of informal sector providing care
- Created by: orlamaisie
- Created on: 28-03-22 12:02
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- Advantages of informal sector providing care
- Indivdual is more likely to get one-to-one attention whereas this can be more difficult to achieve in more formal care settings
- Care is likely to be more consistent as often the same person/ people provide the care over a long period of time which can be reassuring for individuals with learning disabilities e.g. ASD who often struggle meeting new people
- Much more likely that a sense of trust is established between the individual and the carer which is likely to lead to better quality care
- Informal care is much more cost effective - a lot less expensive than private or statutory care
- Greater flexibility e.g. no opening or closing times unlike other more formal care providers meaning care is available 24/7
- Due to the close relationships which often exist between the carer and the individual being cared for, good relationships are more likely to exist which can lead to greater understanding of needs, in turn leading to better quality of care
- The familiar home environment can reduce anxiety which often individuals with learning disabilities can experience if they are introduced to a new setting and new people
- The individual can have regular contact with family and friends - this can promote a sense of well-being and happiness and prevent anxiety and stress associated with meeting new people and new routines
- Individuals are being looked after by people they know and love such as parents/ siblings which makes it more likely that quality of care will be appropriate
- Informal carers perform a range of tasts to meet a variety of needs and ore ften not as rigid about care provision as workers in the statutory or private sector might be
- More likely to be given opportunities to develop independence e.g. cooking - this can be difficult in statutory sector due to health and safety legislation
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