Empowering Individuals - Possible 6/8 Marker

Question 1

Empowering individuals- a way to place individuals at the heart of services provision

Answer 1

Promoting independence and dignity
- provide active support- respecting beliefs, culture and preferences
-promoting the rights and choices and wellbeing
-balancing individual rights of other service users and staff
-Dealing with conflicts
-Supporting individual to expresses their needs and preference
- INDIVIDUALISED CARE

Question 2

How can staff empower service users?

Answer 2

Staff could empower service users by involving them in the planning of care e.g giving them information needed and options
Staff must also provide support and treatment that meets the requirements of beliefs, culture and preferences
Staff must also promote services dignity and independence . For example before providing treatment or meeting care needs professionals just again consent to maintain her dignity and independence.