Person Centred Approaches

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Understand Unit 14 person-centred approaches in adult social care settings This unit draws together themes from many other modules, including the ideas of communication, equality, safety, duty of care, personal development and the role of the health and social care worker. The idea and process of person-centred care is central to providing excellent health and social care. This unit examines person-centred values, the reasons why these influence all aspects of care, and some of the theories that have guided society’s understanding of human needs, motivation and fulfilment. The idea of person-centred support as a fundamental principle of adult social care is explored in the context of individuals with a variety of conditions and needs. On completion of this unit you should: understand person-centred approaches in adult social care understand how to implement a person-centred approach in an adult social care setting understand the importance of establishing consent when providing care or support understand how to implement and promote active participation understand how to support an individual’s right to make choices understand how to promote an individual’s well-being understand the role of risk assessment in enabling a personcentred approach Understand person-centred approaches in adult social care settings 105 [1255] ASC Level 3.indd 105 8/24/12 11:17 AM thin Preparing to work in adult social care | Level 3 k ut abo You or those close to you may have received services in the past – perhaps in a health and social care setting, or from other services such as education, the police, a job centre, a housing association etc. Reflect on the person centred values you experienced – what was good and what could have been improved upon? What could you learn from your experience to improve your

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