Promote Person Centred Approaches in Health and Social Care

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Promote person centred approaches in Health and Social Care Understand the application of person centred approaches in health and social care 1.1) Explain how and why person-centred values must influence all aspects of health and social care work Person-centred care values must influence all aspects of health and social care work. Health and social care should be based on person-centred values, and should be individualised as this is a law requirement (Human Rights Act 1998, Health and Social care Act 2012, Codes of practice for Social Care Workers, etc.). If person-centre values that underpin all work in the health and social care sector are followed as they should be then all individuals should feel that and health and social workers ensure that: - the individual is supported in accessing their rights - the individual is treated has an individual - the individual is supported to exercise choice - ensure the individual have privacy if they want it - support the individual to be as independent as possible - treat all individuals with dignity and respect To ensure the above is followed will influence all aspect of health and social care it is important to ensure that all individuals are treated as such and person- centred care should ensure this. 1.2) Evaluate the use of care plans in applying person centred values A care plan sets out in some detail the daily care and support that has been agreed should be provided to an individual. If you are employed as a carer, it acts as a guide to you in terms of what sorts of activities are expected of you. It does not stand still, of course. There will be regular reviews, and the individual and you should be involved in discussion about how it is working and whether need changing parts. Person centred planning is much more than a meeting. It is a process of continually listening, and learning; focussed on what is
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