Key Terms Flashcards
Statutory service
A service provided by local authority as laid down by legislation
Aspiration
A strong desire to achieve something
Proactive
When a person creates or controls a situation by causing something to happen rather than responding to it after it has happened
Personal budget
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
Support plan
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
Social care outcomes
The results of receiving social care that is desired by the individual
Eg living independently finding employment
Means tested payments
Payments based on an individual’s financial circumstances to determine whether an individual is eligible or has the right to claim assistance
Local authority
The governing body of a country or district officially responsible for all public services and facilities in that area
Authorised or nominated person
Someone who acts on behalf of an individual to allocate their direct payment with local authority agreement
Eligible
Fit the criteria be suitable for or entitled to something
Mental capacity
Being able to make a reasoned decision by understanding information remembering it for long enough to make a decision and communicating this to others
Personalisation
Everyone who receives support will have choice and control over the shape of that support in all care setting
Direct payments
These are direct payments held by the person by an authorised or nominated person
Eg career family
Managed account
Managed by the local authority in line with the persons wishes
Co production
About collaborating or working together
Empower
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
Autonomy
Self rule independence or freedom to do as an individual wishes
Preventative measures
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
Home adaptation
Changes to the home to make it safer for the individual to live independently
Eg stair lift
Needs assessment
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
Universal services
Services that are available to everyone such as transport and housing
Service led
A service led provision is where an individual has to fit into existing trade services such as day centres
Centre for independent living
Centres that promote the principles of independent living and provide services for individuals who use direct payment
Self esteem
The value an individual gives themselves
