L1 Communication with adults and children in health and social care

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2: Communication barriersSometimes it’s harder to communicate than at other times.

Helena works with elderly people at a care home. One man used to love reading. Now his sight is bad. He can’t read any more. He is very unhappy. Helena doesn’t know how to help.

Akio works with young children. One of the children can’t hear. Akio learned some Makaton. He wanted to help the child join in with the others.

L1 Communication with adults and children in health and social care

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Describe four barriers to communication. For each one, give an example from health and social care. How might you beat these barriers?

Activity 2: Communication barriers