Using Unique attributes and updating existing models, how can I ignore a non-route parameter option?

[kennydude]

I'm trying to use Laravel Data for my CRUD methods and I want to update my existing model which has a Unique attribute.

However, when passing all of the inputs from the frontend form using validateAndCreate on my Data class I get an error, rightly so, mentioning that I can't use the same Unique value.

Is there a way of passing in the model reference or something so that I can validate correctly for new models, as well as updating existing models? I do also want a unique check for updating, as if you change this value it still shouldn't have the value of a differing entry

Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks!