To give practical advice on developing a basic risk assessment for new clients and to develop a risk assessment template.

The aims: To give practical advice on developing a basic risk assessment for new clients

The objectives:

• To understand the importance of an initial home visit to access risk (for client and volunteers)

• To appreciate the assessment as part of establishing professional boundaries

• To understand the difference between a hazard and a risk

• To use the risk assessment cycle

• To be able to take into account positive risk

• To develop a risk assessment template based on the aims and objectives of the organisation

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