1 To know what is meant by the concept of frailty as a long-term condition of reduced resilience and increased vulnerability to deterioration as a result of relatively minor stressors

2 To be aware how living with frailty affects, and is affected by, many different aspects of a person’s life (including the person’s physical health, immobility, mental health, loneliness, cognitive function and their social and home environment)

3 To be aware that frailty is becoming more common due to an ageing population

4 To know that although frailty becomes more common as people get older, it is not an inevitable consequence of ageing and can be applicable in all age groups

5 To be aware that the extent of a person’s frailty can change (up or down) over time and can be influenced by lifestyle or other factors

6 To be aware that people living with frailty are more at risk of confusion, falls, problems with mobility and side effects of medication

7 To know where advice, support and information can be obtained for people with frailty, families and carers

8 To be educated to Tier 2 level for core capabilities (Skills for Health. 2018)

9 To act as a conduit to my team ensuring that they are educated to Tier 1 or Tier 2 level for core capabilities (Skills for Health. 2018)