Task 2: Barriers to communication
                            This is marked with Positive Factors in 
                            Task 1 and is worth 9 marks.
                            Spelling, punctuation and grammar are 
                            also marked in this part.
                 LO: To understand the different barriers to communication.
          What are some barriers to communication? 
                 List as many as you can think of. 
          Why is it important to consider potential barriers to 
                           communication? 
       Health, Social Care and Early Years’ services are required to give 
               everybody the right to fair access … HOWEVER
     Barriers to communication may prevent some service users from easily 
        accessing health, social care and early years’ services, so some 
            services are not used by individuals who need them. 
                     LO: To understand the different barriers to communication.
                                                                 What is a barrier?
     Something that prevents something happening or being able to use a service or setting. 
                                           What are barriers to communication?
                     Something that can affect the results of conversation. 
                               What are the barriers to communication?
          •   Language – patronising language, difference in language spoken, 
              inappropriate use of language
          •   Tiredness
          •   Inappropriate body language
          •   Aggression
          •   Inadequate space
          •   Furniture – damaged or unsuitable
          •   Speech difficulties due to disabilities or illness
          •   Noise
          •   Poor lighting
                                           LO: To understand the different barriers to communication.
                       For each barrier discussed, you must: 
    1. Name it
    2. Explain how it can affect/influence communication
    3. Explain how it can be overcome (reduced or gotten rid of)
    4. Give an example of how each barrier could affect communication in 
       different settings. 
     It is up to you how you present this information. A possible way would 
               be a table/chart similar to the previous task. 
                      LO: To understand the different barriers to communication.
                                     Language
  Think about all the positive factors influencing communication – barriers 
  could include the opposite to this.
  Patronising language: use of terms such as ‘sweetie’, ‘dear’ and ‘love’ 
  may be interpreted as patronising by some individuals, as they may feel 
  they are being treated as children and not adults. Not addressing 
  individuals in the way they prefer can act as a barrier in getting to know 
  and communicate with them.
  It is important not to talk down to people or belittle them. Adults may be 
  offended or feel that they are not being respected. Children might not 
  want to cooperate. 
                      LO: To understand the different barriers to communication.