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- Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
- Begin with Section 1, where you will tick any of the care and support needs that apply. Review each item carefully and select all that are relevant.
- Move to Section 2, which requires you to circle the number that corresponds to the length of time the individual can be left alone. Refer to the descriptions provided for each level to make an informed choice.
- Ensure all selections are accurate before proceeding. You can easily modify your choices using our platform's editing tools.
- Once completed, save your document. You can also share it directly from the editor for further review or submission.
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What is the care and needs scale?
The Care and Needs Scale is a 10-point scale that measures an individuals need for personal care and supervision over a 24-hour period. It was originally developed to assess care needs in people with acquired brain injury (ABI) but is now widely used in disability and NDIS-related contexts.
What is the age range for the care and needs scale?
1. Care and need scale (CANS) (17 years and over) 2. World Health Organisation disability assessment schedule (WHODAS) 2.0 (17 years and over) or PEDI-CAT (16 years and under).
What age is an adult with care and support needs?
The adult safeguarding duties under the Care Act 2014 apply to an adult, aged 18 or over, who: has needs for care and support (whether or not the local authority is meeting any of those needs) and; is experiencing, or at risk of, abuse or neglect; and.
What age is the care and needs scale for?
The CANS is suitable for people who are 16 years of age and older. A paediatric version of the scale (PCANS-2; Soo, Tate, Williams, Waddingham, Waugh, 2008; Tate, Soo, Wakim, 2014) is available for age ranges 5 to 15 years.
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