Relationships and Sexuality in adult social care

This one day  course is aimed at health and social providers and centres around the requirement to support the people who use those services to be able to express their sexuality and have their needs met.

It is healthy to experience sexual feelings and desires, and to want to express sexuality in our everyday lives. When people receive personal care and support, they are likely to lose some privacy. People may feel restricted or judged by those providing their care. Some people may find that their health condition leads them to become vulnerable, as they behave in ways that they would not have done before.

Providers need to understand the importance of enabling people to manage their sexuality needs. This includes making sure people have access to education and information to help them develop and maintain relationships and express their sexuality. Providers also need to understand the risks associated with people’s sexuality needs.

Providers need to recognise and support these needs, so that they do not risk discriminating against people or breaching their human rights.  - CQC