personalistion Flashcards
What is personalisation?
According to the government, personalisation means that everyone who receives care and support, weather provided by statutory services or funded by themselves, should have more choice and control over the shape of that suport.
What 6 things does it mean to the individual?
Control Independence Choice Empowerment Meeting aspirations Addressing individuals needs
what are the 5 key features?
Personal budgets Co-production Choice and control Self assessment of needs Changing roles of professionals
what is a personal budget?
Is an agreed amount of money used to carry out cerita aspects of provision set out in an individuals support plan
If suitable for social care they can use this to make decisions and choices about their care
This is based on individuals financial circumstances
what are the two types of personal budgets?
direct payment, managed account
what is a direct payment?
Direct payment- cash payment where the individual looks after this, they spend the money as they please but must keep accurate record
what is a managed account?
Managed account- managed by the local authorities in line with individuals wishes, local authorities will commission non-government providers such as charities and companies
what is co-production?
Collaboration and working together and achieve better outcomes for individuals, citizens in the community can help to shape new services which help empower them and bring back control
aspiration
a strong desire to achieve something
personal budget
amount of money awarded by local authorities to achieve what’s important to them
social care outcomes
result of receiving care that is desired by individuals
support plan
documents with day by day requirements for support so individuals live with dignity
means-tested payment
payment based on individuals financial circumstances to detimed whether individual is eligible
local authority
government body responsible for public services
the authorised or nominated person
someone who acts on behalf of and individual to allocate direct payments
eligible
fit the criteria for
mental capacity
being able to make reasonable decisions by understanding information
autonomy
self-rule, independence to do what an individual’s wishes
statutory service
services provided by local authorities
what is the key feature choice and control?
Personalislation means giving individuals the choice and control to live an independent life
Choices include: personal budgets, home care, personal assistants and additional equipment
give 3 points about a self assessment of needs?
Led by the person who uses the service not the provider
Professional will discuss support needed in different areas of life involve them making their own decisions
Local authorities will decide if the person is eligible for long term social care and how much money they need to pay
Local authorities must
what is the changing roles of professionals
Control has moved away from the practitioner and towards the individuals
Non-judgmental, sensitive and empathetic attitude will empower individuals to make their own decisions
Practitioners must make sure they give individuals all of the information they need to make a decision
give 4 things about the care act
Local authority- an organization that is officially responsible for all the public services and facilities in the public area
The care act legal entitlements make it clear what local authorities must do and explains when people provide care and support insure it happens fairly, their are different types of care provided
Constant route to establish entitlement to public care and support for all adults, this all begins with an assessment of their needs
what are the 6 key features of the care act
Duty of local authorities to promote an individual’s ‘well being’ when making a decision about and individual
Continuity of care must be provided if someone moves from one area to another so there is no gaps in the care or support
Duty of local authorities to carry out child a needs assessments for young people when their are likely to need care and support after they reach the age of 18
An independent advocate is to be available to facilitate the involvement of and adult or carer who is the subject of an assessment
Adult safeguarding. Responsibility to ensure information sharing and inter-professional working
safeguarding adults boards and responsibilities
Local authorities have to be guaranteed preventative services which could help reduce or delay the development of care and support needs