Basic Health and Care Needs

Physical Needs

Food and Water: Essential nourishment for maintaining energy and hydration levels. Balanced diet plays a vital part in maintaining good health.
Shelter: Safe and comfortable living conditions to protect from environmental risks like extreme weather, pollution, and noise.
Sleep: Regular and adequate rest to rejuvenate body and mind.
Exercise: Regular physical activity to maintain body strength, agility, and overall health.
Personal Hygiene: Regular washing and grooming to prevent disease and maintain well-being.

Safety and Security: The need to feel safe and secure physically and emotionally.
Love and Belonging: The need for affection, relationships, and companionship.
Self-Esteem: The need to feel valued, respected and to have a positive self-image.
Self-Actualisation: Growing and developing as a person to reach one’s full potential.

Communication: The ability to express and understand feelings and information.
Participation: Engagement in activities and being part of the community.
Respect: The need to be treated with dignity, empathy and importance.
Independence: Being able to perform daily activities without undue reliance on others.

Health Monitoring: Regular checks to ensure proper functioning of the body and to detect any health issues early.
Treatment: Appropriate medication or therapy when illness or health issues arise.
Rehabilitation: Necessary care and support to recover from illness or injury.
Prevention: Proactive steps to prevent health conditions, including immunisations, regular exercise, a balanced diet, and regular screening exams.

Comfort: Ensuring the individual’s end of life is as peaceful and pain-free as possible.
Dignity: Respecting personal beliefs and values and prioritising the person’s wishes wherever possible.
Emotional Support: Helping individuals and their loved ones cope with the emotions associated with mortality.
Administration of Will: Ensuring the individual’s wishes for their properties and belongings are fulfilled after death.