Contribute to raising awareness of health issues
This element focuses on the role of adult care workers in identifying health issues and contributing to awareness campaigns. It covers recognising needs, understanding influencing factors, assisting in planning and implementing activities, and evaluating outcomes. Practical application involves collaborating with individuals and communities to promote health literacy and positive lifestyle changes within care settings.
Assessment criteria
Topic Overview
The Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) is a vocational qualification designed for those working in adult care settings in England. It covers the knowledge and skills required to provide person-centred care, support individuals with their daily living, and promote their health and wellbeing. This diploma is essential for senior care workers, support workers, or those aspiring to supervisory roles, as it aligns with the Care Certificate and the Skills for Care standards.
The qualification is structured around core units such as 'Promote communication in care settings', 'Promote personal development in care settings', and 'Promote equality and inclusion in care settings'. Optional units allow specialisation in areas like dementia care, end-of-life care, or learning disabilities. Understanding this diploma is crucial because it ensures care workers meet regulatory requirements under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.
Mastering this diploma not only prepares students for professional practice but also for career progression into management or specialist roles. It emphasises reflective practice, safeguarding, and the importance of working in partnership with individuals, families, and other professionals. By completing this qualification, students demonstrate competence in delivering high-quality, compassionate care that respects individual rights and choices.
Key Concepts
Core ideas you must understand for this topic
- →Person-centred care: Tailoring support to an individual's needs, preferences, and values, ensuring they are at the centre of all decisions about their care.
- →Safeguarding: Protecting adults at risk from abuse, neglect, or harm, following local policies and the Care Act 2014 principles.
- →Duty of care: A legal obligation to act in the best interests of individuals, ensuring their safety and wellbeing while balancing their rights.
- →Confidentiality: Handling personal information in line with the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR, sharing only with consent or when legally required.
- →Reflective practice: Continuously evaluating one's own actions and decisions to improve care quality, often using models like Gibbs or Kolb.
Learning Objectives
What you need to know and understand
- 1. Understand factors affecting awareness-raising activities about health issues2. Be able to recognise the need for raising awareness of health issues 3. Be able to assist in planning activities to raise awareness of health issues 4. Be able to contribute to implementing activities for raising awareness of health issues 5. Be able to review the effectiveness of activities to raise awareness of health issues
Assessment Criteria
Key criteria assessors look for in your portfolio
- Award credit for demonstrating a clear understanding of social, cultural, and economic factors that influence how health messages are received and interpreted by different groups.
- Recognises the need for raising awareness by identifying specific health gaps or risks through observation, data, or feedback from individuals and their families.
- Assists in planning by contributing ideas that are person-centred, culturally appropriate, and aligned with the care setting’s policies and resources.
- Implements activities effectively by using appropriate communication methods, engaging individuals actively, and maintaining sensitivity to confidentiality and dignity.
- Reviews effectiveness by gathering feedback, measuring against intended outcomes, and suggesting evidence-based improvements for future activities.
Assessment Guidance
Guidance for achieving higher grades
- 💡When planning, always reference relevant legislation and guidance (e.g., Care Act 2014, health promotion frameworks) to underpin your rationale.
- 💡Use real-life scenarios or case studies in your evidence to demonstrate how you recognised a need and tailored the awareness activity accordingly.
- 💡For implementation, provide concrete examples of materials or methods used, showing adaptability and creativity.
- 💡In review, include qualitative and quantitative data (e.g., feedback forms, observation notes, infection rates) to support your evaluation.
- 💡Use specific examples from your workplace to illustrate how you apply person-centred care, safeguarding, or communication strategies. This shows practical understanding.
- 💡When answering questions about legislation, always link it to a real-life scenario. For instance, explain how the Mental Capacity Act 2005 applies when supporting someone to make a decision.
- 💡Demonstrate reflective practice by describing a situation where you identified an area for improvement and took action. This is highly valued in the diploma.
Common Mistakes
Common errors to avoid in your coursework
- Overlooking the diversity of the audience, leading to generic awareness materials that fail to resonate with specific cultural or language needs.
- Confusing raising awareness with providing medical advice; awareness aims to educate and inform, not diagnose or treat.
- Neglecting to involve individuals in the planning and review stages, resulting in activities that are not person-centred or effective.
- Failing to document the awareness activities and their outcomes adequately, which hinders evaluation and accountability.
- Misconception: Person-centred care means doing whatever the individual wants. Correction: It involves balancing their wishes with professional judgement, safety, and legal responsibilities.
- Misconception: Confidentiality is absolute and can never be broken. Correction: Confidentiality can be breached if there is a risk of harm to the individual or others, or if required by law (e.g., safeguarding concerns).
- Misconception: The duty of care only applies to physical safety. Correction: It also includes emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing, as well as promoting independence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions students ask about this topic
Pass / Merit / Distinction Evidence Checklist
How your portfolio evidence is graded for HIGHFIELD QUALIFICATIONS Contribute to raising awareness of health issues
Every vocational unit is marked against named criteria rather than an exam percentage. Your tutor's brief lists the exact codes for this unit — here is what each band is asking you to do.
Demonstrate baseline knowledge, accurate terminology, and core practical application.
Provide detailed analysis, structured explanations, and clear workplace reasoning.
Deliver thorough evaluation, original problem solving, and fully justified recommendations.
Before You Start
Prior knowledge that will help with this topic
- •Completion of the Care Certificate or equivalent induction training.
- •Basic understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and CQC regulations.
- •Experience working in an adult care setting, as the diploma requires evidence of practical competence.
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- 1. Understand factors affecting awareness-raising activities about health issues2. Be able to recognise the need for raising awareness of health issues 3. Be able to assist in planning activities to raise awareness of health issues 4. Be able to contribute to implementing activities for raising awareness of health issues 5. Be able to review the effectiveness of activities to raise awareness of health issues
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