Introduction to Supporting People to Look How They Want

This Lite-bite course has been developed to introduce the topic of Supporting people to look how they want. Further research and learning is required to provide a complete understanding. Requirements are often unique to individual care services, and you should consider how best to implement practices.

This Lite-bite course introduces the essential aspects of respecting and facilitating personal choices regarding appearance in adult social care. It emphasises the importance of honouring individual preferences, whether it involves a specific hairstyle, choice of clothing, or wearing makeup, to boost self-confidence and sense of identity. The course also highlights the significance of promoting dignity and self-respect, which are crucial for mental and emotional health. Participants will explore practical ways to offer this support respectfully, sensitively, and tailored to each person's unique needs and preferences.