LO1.3

Question 1

Benefits of personalisation?

Answer 1

Benefits include:

• Individuals gaining and maintaining control
• Being able to live in their own home
• Memories can stay
• Independence is maintained
• Inclusion in the community
• Involved in the same activities as the rest of the community
• Improved information and guidance
• Making informed decisions about their care and support

Question 2

name 3 benefits of personalisation to an individual.

Answer 2

1. being able to live in their own home
2. improved quality of life
3. improved self esteem.

Question 3

what is in the centre for independent living?

Answer 3

service lead provision to offer advice to enable independent living.

Question 4

why might a person have a managed account?

Answer 4

1. people who lack mental capacity.

2. too young or may have learning difficulties.

Question 5

give 2 positive impacts of personalisation.

Answer 5

1. helps unite/ keep families together.
2. measuring progress
3. preventing isolation
4. inclusion with families
5. remaining in own home

Question 6

positive impacts of direct payments for care allowing rapid access to services.

Answer 6

allows rapid access to services and means individuals can have support as and when they need it.
no need for the individual to wait for local authority to organise or approve payment of care
money is accessible immediately.

Question 7

inclusion within communities preventing isolation

Answer 7

means individuals do not have to go to a residential home where they are separate from everyday life.
they can be supported to live, work and socialise in the community in the same way that those who do not require care and support are able to.

Question 8

remaining in own home where families and sense of belonging add to quality of life.

Answer 8

individuals can feel comfortable and safe they know their home and surrounding.
still have all memories and belongings
they know their neighbours and local shop.

Question 9

access to information and guidance allowing choices.

Answer 9

allows for better choices
individuals feel more confident about making a choice if they feel they have all the facts.
it is the local authorities duty to ensure individuals have all the information they need.