Jessica is 19 years old and has a moderate learning disability.

Jessica is supported to live independently and has been living

with her partner for the past 12 months. Jessica has recently found
out that she is pregnant. Jessica and her partner are looking
forward to becoming parents.

1. Discuss how a midwife may support Jessica (8)

A midwife is a professionally trained nurse for delivering babies

during labour and providing mothercare advice for new parents
like Jessica by communicating with her. The midwife can
communicate with Jessica using simpler terms (not jargon) to
make her understand what she needs to do. A midwife can also
help in prenatal care by using visual aids on childbirth and
parenting, while using the appropriate tone so Jessica can
understand and interpret what the midwife is saying. A midwife will
be able to help Jessica as she is a young mother and is not
educated on becoming a parent, they would discuss topics on
nutrition, breastfeeding and prenatal care. However, midwives
can also monitor check-ups and health of both the baby and
mother. Midwives can offer support to parents who are struggling
financially or mentally. Midwives would also discuss with other
health professionals about Jessica in what she needs.
 Akram is 22 years old and suffers with a mental illness. He was
recently admitted to a psychiatric unit after a sudden decline in
his condition. He is responding well to treatment. Akram and his
family are Muslim, and his parents visit daily. They are concerned
that the care he is receiving does not always take account of his
religious beliefs.

2. Describe the role of one health professional and one social

care professional who may be involved in caring for Akram
when he returns home. (4)

A youth worker as they help the personal,social and educational

growth of people aged 11-25 or Akram could go to a social
worker as they will be able to help and find solutions to any
problems they might have.
A Occupational Therapist as they identify issues people may have
in everyday life and also help people out with practical solutions.

Juan is 35 years old. He has mobility problems for 10 years and

uses a wheelchair. Juan lives alone and maintains an
independent life with the help of Rose. Rise is a domiciliary carer
who visits Juan’s home several times a week. He communicated
regularly with friends via social media.
 3. Explain two how the domiciliary carer provides care for Juan
and how this will help him maintain an independent life (6)

A domiciliary care helps individuals at home to live independently

and do tasks by themselves. They assist with household tasks and
other activities to help maintain the quality of life. It is available for
people who need a hand in tasks or even personal care.
Domiciliary care is for people who want to stay at home and
receive the support they need. Juan is using a wheelchair and is
living all by himself meaning he needs support in moving around
or even going outside to get groceries or anything else. As Rose is
visiting Juan’s home she will be able to make Juan independent
and also teach or assist him in whatever he is not able to do.