The main important legislation is the human act right (1998). This is a legislation which says that all human rights are covered. This indicates that every human being has their rights to themselves and also they can take legal action against any individual who doesn’t take their human right into consideration. The human right legislation is important in health and social care and it must be applied to every service user or care provider. All service users and care providers must have their rights put into consideration in order no to feel discriminated against.
Residents with a positive view of themselves, are more likely to work with us, speak out for themselves and tell us what they need to stay happy. In the situation where resident have low self-esteem which make them unhappy they will shut down and be less likely to help us find out what they need. Also when they not feeling important, they may decline food and that may cause further reaction of their wellbeing. When a resident feels good about themselves and they think very positively about themselves, their health tends to be overall better. Smiles relieve stress and tension and wellbeing has a lot to do with
This means that when we plan for delivering services using person-centred values, we need to think about the outcomes the person wants to achieve and work with them to make sure that the services are helping to achieve these. 2B) When dealing with individuals in a complex or sensitive situation for example a distressing or traumatic event such as the cared for person being
Unit 7 Understand person-centred approaches in adult social care settings. 1) Understand person-centred approaches for care and support 1.1. Define peson-centred values Person-centred values are about providing care and support that is centred or focused on the individual and their needs. We are all individual and just because two people might have the same medical condition, for example dementia, it doesn’t mean that they require the same care and support. You will need to develop a clear understanding about the individuals you are working with.
It is vital for the social care worker to work using these precise methods to establish the needs and wishes of the individual. This will also mean that individuals will feel
Being clear on who is in charge of care coordination e.g the home (nursing or dementia), social services or families. One of these has to be responsible for the care of the service users at any point in
CU1667 Understand and implement a Person Centred approach to the care and support of individuals with Dementia. 1.1 A person centred approach means putting the service user at the centre of their care. Ensuring they are treated as individuals and are supported to be as independent as possible, making sure you give individuals all the support they may need in order to make choices in all aspects of their care. Ensuring at all times that the service user is treated with dignity and respect. 1.2 Using a person centred approach enables individuals with Dementia to be involved in their own care and support by allowing and encouraging them to make their own choices.
The duty of care is a clear guide as to how carers/support workers are expected to behave and act while supporting the service user. Everybody involved in the care of a
No matter how well intentioned your Care plan is, not everybody will enjoy this process. Some people will respond well and enjoy making the plan, others might not. Some will not find it easy sharing this information with just anybody. It could feel embarrassing or intrusive or they might just feel like it’s none of your business. Can the service user give you consent to speak to relatives?
CU307P/ Understand Person-Centred Approaches in Adult Social Care Settings 1.1 Person centred Approach is all about putting the individual’s needs, wishes, preferences and beliefs first, ensuring that they are involved in what is happening to them, respecting them as individuals, upholding their rights as individuals and making sure that they are in the middle of everything that you do 1.2 Person Centred values are: Individuality Working in a way that recognises that everyone is different and has their own needs. I will need to make sure I do not make general assumptions about people. For example, not all old people like to play bingo or want to go out on coach trips. Some do and others don’t. Rights Promoting people’s rights to access services and fully participate in society Choice Recognising that people have a right to choose how they live and what they want to do with their lives.