Barriers to communication - SERVICE USERS

Barriers to communication - SERVICE USERS

1. Lack of status

   • If people do not have any power, they may lack confidence in communication

2. Poor access to services and resources

   • Physical, psychological, financial, lack of information, geographical, cultural and language barriers

3. Social exclusion

   • People may feel excluded from those around them

4. Attention seeking

   • Showing off or wanting to be centre of attention could have a negative impact on communication

5. Language barriers (Sensory impairments, learning disabilities and language barriers)

   • Being visually impaired, hearing impaired, having learning disability or not speaking English as first language

6. Physical impairment

   • Any type of physical disability could make getting out difficult and so affect communication

7. Hostile behaviour

   • Aggressive behaviour can be very threatening and scare people out of communication

8. Concealing problems

   • Not telling anybody about problems

9. Feelings of frustration and isolation

   • Focussed on a person's feelings. They may have personal issues which affect them