Frailty (Level 1)

Empower yourself to make a real difference in someone’s life – learn how to recognise and support frailty, so every person can live with dignity, independence and a better quality of life.

Frailty affects millions of people, but it doesn’t have to define their future. This comprehensive course will transform how you understand and approach frailty, showing you that with the right knowledge and support, individuals can continue to thrive and maintain their independence. Aligned with the Skills for Health Frailty Framework (Tier 1), this 45 minute course is designed for everyone who wants to create positive change in the lives of those experiencing frailty.

 

Make an immediate impact: You’ll leave with practical tools you can use right away to support someone living with frailty.
Communicate with confidence: Master both verbal and non-verbal communication techniques that show respect, build trust, and encourage engagement.
Become a champion for change: Join a community of people committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of age or health status, can live with dignity and maintain their independence for as long as possible.

Key outcomes:

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Define frailty and understand it is not an inevitable part of ageing
  • Identify the common signs of frailty
  • Explain how frailty can impact an individual’s daily life
  • Apply person-centred approaches in supporting those with frailty
  • Adapt verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to engage effectively with individuals living with frailty
  • Assess the role of families and carers in supporting individuals with frailty and how to access appropriate support services
  • Collaborate with other professionals to provide integrated, holistic care for individuals with frailty
  • Recommend strategies to reduce frailty risks
  • Evaluate safe medication management practices
  • Apply ethical and legal principles in frailty care, including safeguarding responsibilities, decision-making rights, and future care planning.

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