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
how do the care act and personsalisation link to the care act? together?
Carers have a legal right to an assessment and to receive support
Local authorities must provide clear guidance to help individuals make informed choices and enable them to stay in control, an independent advocate should be available
Increased choice and control, individuals best interests at the centre of the process
what is personalisation?
Everyone person who receives care weather by statutory services or funded by themselves, will have choice and control over the shape of the support in al care settings
what are the 7 benefits of personalisation
More opportunities to socialise Gain and maintain control Can remain in own home Inclusion in community Improved information and guidance Improved quality of life Improved self- esteem
explain individuals gain and maintain control
Individuals can gain and maintain a budget if opt for a direct payment
If they employed a personal budget they also control everyday aspects of their lives that other people take for granted
They don’t have to fit in other peoples timetables
Individuals can remain in their own home when receiving care
Remaining in their own home is important for most individuals as they may feel they will leave their memories and possessions behind if they go into residential care
May think they will become dependant on others if they move into care
Remaining in own home with support will mean individuals can choose what they want
inclusion in community
Involved in the same activities as the rest of the community
Feel values are treated with respect and feel part of the community
Individuals can use previous experiences from jo roles or skills
improved information and guidance
Make good decisions about the support they need everyone must have the right to advice, guidance and information and advocacy
Have as much information as possible to give them the best choice in how their needs can be met by universal services
Widens the opportunities of employment, local authorities should ensure that information available
Government policies to have service let organisations
Improved quality of life, self-esteem and socialisation
If individuals have more control over their daily life they have a better quality of life improves as they have choices
Improves self-esteem and if people feel good about themselves they are more willing to meet new people and socialize
Someone’s social life improves so will their self-esteem and confidence and they will be more likely to try new things
give 5 positive impacts of personalisation
Information and guidance Direct payment of care Inclusion within communities Remaining in own home New opportunities
explain Information and guidance
Enables individuals to make better choices surrounding the care they receive; this causes service users to feel more confident about making decisions as they would feel more informed. Local authorities have a duty to ensure that individuals have all the information they require regarding decisions about their care.
explain Direct payment of care
Direct payment of care allows quick access to services and means that the individual can have support as and when they need it. There’s no need for the person to wait for the local authority to organised or approve payment of care. This is a pro since the individual has the opportunity to pay for what they need immediately.
explain Inclusion within communities
Inclusion means that individuals are involved in the same activities as the rest of the community. This is beneficial because it provides access to social networks so the individual can widen their social group which would allow them to feel part of the community and respected. This feeling of being valued would raise their self esteem and create them to feel welcomed.
explain Remaining in own home
Remaining in your own home gives you a sense of belonging because they will feel comfortable and safe. They know the surrounding area and will know people local to them.
explain New opportunities
New opportunities are open to individuals who need services as they can pay for the necessary support they need to access these opportunities.
They can alter their personal budgets to allow these costs to pay for further and higher education,To allow new jobs they need qualifications.
give 3 examples of negative impacts of personalisation
Care is limited to the prescribed budget-
Worried about spending the budget
Availability and access to some services may be restricted in some areas
explain Care is limited to the prescribed budget
When the money is spent, it is likely that no more will be available until the next payment. Individuals need to know their plans for the coming year so that when they are assessed, they can apply for relevant support, otherwise they could miss out on funding. If individuals don’t stay within the budget, they may be short of funds towards the end of the month which can be an added worry to their life
explain Worried about spending the budget
Service users may worry about over spending the budget, and this could cause unnecessary stress for them.
explain Availability and access to some services may be restricted in some areas
Particularly if the individual lives in a rural area and travel is difficult because of poor transport. High demand services may be provided for individuals with the greatest needs, resulting in a vast majority of people missing out. Another reason could be, is that there is a lack in the number of trained carers in that area, therefore unable to provide the care.
give the 6 key features to the person centered
approach
Knowing person as an individual Empowerment and power Respecting individuals values and preferences Choice and autonomy Respect and dignity Empathy and compassion
what are the 3 main strategies of person centered approach
Balance between what is important/ for a person
Enhancing voice, choice and control
Clarification of roles and responsibilities
explain Balance between what is important/ for a person
are entitled to take risks if they want to, carers need to see taking risks as a positive rather than a negative. We need to take into account what is important to them, complete a risk assessment
explain Enhancing voice, choice and control
balance has to be achieved between levels of protection and levels of choice, must be some level of compromise allowing the individual to make their own decisions
explain Clarification of roles and responsibilities
role for carer to provide support for the individual enable them to live the life they want, professionals no longer in charge of making decisions about their lives
what are the 3 Principles of the person centered approach
Independence and rights- to live the way they want,to be employed,to form meaningful relationships
Co-production,choice and control- be treated as an equal partner in making decisions about their care, be able to make decisions about their lives and have more of what is important to them
Inclusive and competent communities- have the opportunity to participate in community activity to volunteer and feel like they belong
History of person centred approach
1800’s- institutionalisation- medical conditions, mental health problems kept in a large institutional where they are rarely treated as an individual
1940’s- introduction of the welfare state, established residential homes
1960’s- closure of long stay psychiatric hospitals letting individuals have greater say in decisions about their lives
1980’s- independent living funds increasing choice and control
1990’s-legislation for direct payments (community care and direct payments act 1996)
1995- disability discrimination act was replaced by the equality act in 2010
2000’s- closure of last remaining institutions and the end of segregated institutional living