Key Terms

Question 1

Statutory service

Answer 1

A service provided by local authority as laid down by legislation

Question 2

Aspiration

Answer 2

A strong desire to achieve something

Question 3

Proactive

Answer 3

When a person creates or controls a situation by causing something to happen rather than responding to it after it has happened

Question 4

Personal budget

Answer 4

The amount of money an individual is awarded by the local authority to spend on the help they need to achieve what is important to them

Question 5

Support plan

Answer 5

The document where dat to day requirements and preferences for care and support are detailed to enable an individual to live with dignity and respect in the community
It may be kbow as other things like a care plan or individual plan

Question 6

Social care outcomes

Answer 6

The results of receiving social care that is desired by the individual
Eg living independently finding employment

Question 7

Means tested payments

Answer 7

Payments based on an individual’s financial circumstances to determine whether an individual is eligible or has the right to claim assistance

Question 8

Local authority

Answer 8

The governing body of a country or district officially responsible for all public services and facilities in that area

Question 9

Authorised or nominated person

Answer 9

Someone who acts on behalf of an individual to allocate their direct payment with local authority agreement

Question 10

Eligible

Answer 10

Fit the criteria be suitable for or entitled to something

Question 11

Mental capacity

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Being able to make a reasoned decision by understanding information remembering it for long enough to make a decision and communicating this to others

Question 12

Personalisation

Answer 12

Everyone who receives support will have choice and control over the shape of that support in all care setting

Question 13

Direct payments

Answer 13

These are direct payments held by the person by an authorised or nominated person
Eg career family

Question 14

Managed account

Answer 14

Managed by the local authority in line with the persons wishes

Question 15

Co production

Answer 15

About collaborating or working together

Question 16

Empower

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To give someone the authority or control to do something the way a health social care or early years worker encourages an individual to make decisions and to take control of their own life

Question 17

Autonomy

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Self rule independence or freedom to do as an individual wishes

Question 18

Preventative measures

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Using methods to stop or prevent something
Eg providing a jar opening device for an individual to allow them to open jars safely and prevent injury

Question 19

Home adaptation

Answer 19

Changes to the home to make it safer for the individual to live independently
Eg stair lift

Question 20

Needs assessment

Answer 20

The overall process for identifying and recording the health and social care risks and needs of an individual and evaluating their impact on daily living and quality of life so that appropriate action can be planned

Question 21

Universal services

Answer 21

Services that are available to everyone such as transport and housing

Question 22

Service led

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A service led provision is where an individual has to fit into existing trade services such as day centres

Question 23

Centre for independent living

Answer 23

Centres that promote the principles of independent living and provide services for individuals who use direct payment

Question 24

Self esteem

Answer 24

The value an individual gives themselves

Question 25

Degenerative condition

Answer 25

Medical problems that worse. Over time