Befriending
Identify and research one or more issues which are relevant to the service user in
the case example you have chosen e.g., information about young carers/ homelessness. Prepare a bibliography using Harvard referencing of high-quality
relevant sources. The bibliography must include at least 3 peer-reviewed journal
articles or book chapters, 2 websites containing relevant reports and 3 informal
sources such as leaflets, posters, or blogs.
b.Write a brief account which describes your research process and any challenges you encountered.
C.Choose one or two items from your bibliography. Give reasons for your selection, say why you found them useful and critically evaluate the information contained in
each item.
Local activities/support organisations (approx. 1000 words)
Your Line Manager has asked you to research local activities/support services available for the person you are working with.
a. Write an e-mail to your Line Manager outlining the local activities/support
services you have found with links to the relevant sources. Include your rationale
for selecting these activities.
b. Create an accessible leaflet/A4 handout for the service user with key details of the
activities/ services available.
