Social Care Standards

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Standards for Adult Social Care Support Services for Carers June 2008 Foreword A core objective of the Department has been the continuous improvement of services for the people of Northern Ireland. Best Practice - Best Care was a key document in establishing the framework for developing quality standards and improving regulation in health and social care services. Publication of the Quality Standards for Health and Social Care1 and Minimum Standards2 with regard to regulated services are important milestones in pursuing this core objective. At the heart of these standards are the key values of: dignity and respect; promotion of independence and of rights; equality and diversity; choice and capacity; privacy; empowerment; confidentiality;…show more content…
The overview report from this inspection, “Promoting Partnerships in Caring”4 was published by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) in 2007. The standards were developed through a Reference Group comprising individuals and representatives from a wide range of agencies from across Northern Ireland, including carers’ organisations and carers; Health and Social Services (HSS) Boards and HSS Trusts; voluntary and community organisations, including service providers; and academic and policy interests. The standards were also influenced by: • 3 a review of existing standards; People First can be accessed at: http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/people_first.pdf 4 “Promoting Partnerships in Caring” can be accessed through: http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/index/ssi/ssiinspection_of_social_care_support_services_for_carers_of_older_people.htm 1 • a review of a wide body of literature and research on carer support;5 • an analysis of carers’ experience of services;6 • meetings with representatives of the Indian and Chinese communities in Northern Ireland; and • a formal widespread consultation process with all HSS Boards, Local…show more content…
2.3 Assessment, care planning and review procedures take account of carers’ needs, including risk assessment and identification of unmet need. 2.4 Assessment and care planning records cover main areas, such as carer’s role, breaks and social life, physical well-being and personal safety, relationships and mental well-being, accommodation, finances (including benefits maximisation), work, education and training, practical and emotional support, wider responsibilities, future caring role, emergencies/alternative arrangements, access to information, agreed outcomes, complaints and challenges, review and charging. 2.5 Care plans for carers are: • • clear about what is of value to carers in their lifestyle; • acknowledge and deal with tensions that may arise between the needs of the carer and the needs of the person cared
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