1. Provide information about the illness and the effects
2. Provide information about voluntary support groups and self-help organisations
3. Provide access to information and/or teaching on subjects such as:
10. Nutrition
11. Use of medication
12. Moving and handling
13. Dealing with aggressive behaviour
14. Coping with stress. '
Referral
15. This will vary according to the situation
16. Social services are often the lead agency when abuse is suspected. The NP should ensure he or she is fully aware of the protocols in the area. However, in situations where there is a dependent person being cared for, it should be routine that social services are involved
•' Police: who and when they are called depends on the situation and local policy
" District nursing service
* Community psychiatric team
* General practitioner.