Moderate risk to independence

Government guidance defines as moderate the following risks to health and safety, autonomy, management of daily routines and involvement in family or community life.

• There is, or will be, an inability to carry out several personal care or domestic routine
• Involvement in several aspects of work, education or learning cannot or will not be sustained; and/or
• Several social support systems and relationships cannot or will not be sustained; and/or
• Several family and other social roles and responsibilities cannot or will not be undertaken.

Needs that may indicate this level of risk

• You have considerable difficulty in carrying out daily activities and routines such as shopping, housework, grooming and home maintenance, and assistance is not available to you;
• You cannot get into or out of the bath, but you are able to wash your whole body;
• You are finding it very difficult to access or maintain your principal daytime activity e.g. working or learning without some assistance;
• You are somewhat isolated and need help to access or maintain social support systems or relationships;
• It is becoming difficult for you to maintain family and social roles such as observing religion and maintaining family contacts.