unit 6 Flashcards
personalisation
• every person who receives support, whether by statutory services or funded by themselves, will have choice and control over the shape of that support in all care settings
• recognising that the person has individual strengths, preferences, wishes and aspirations. It means putting them at the centre of the process by identifying their needs and supporting them to make choices about the services they want so they can live the way they want to
personalisation means to an individual
• empowerment
• addressing needs
• control
• independence
• participation
• choice
• preferences
• meeting aspirations
personal budget
• an agreed amount of money that is used to carry out or deliver certain aspects of provision set out in an individual’s support plan
direct payments
• direct (cash payment, held by the person or, where they lack the mental capacity to look alter (nemselves, by an authorised or nominated person
• usually a carer, family member or friend, or an independent advocate identified by the local authority
managed accounts
• account managed by the local authority in line with the persons wishes
• may include paying for community care services provided or commissioned by the local authority
co-production
• about collaboration or working together
• is a partnership between citizens and public services
• individual & professional work in partnership to create care plan
choice and control
• supporting and enabling them to make their own decisions about where and how care is provided and the support they need to live a full and independent life.
• housing options
• person-centred support plans
• personal budgets
• support in the form of a personal assistant
self-assessment of needs
• individual talks to person about support they need in different areas in their life
• home adaptions
• preventative measures
changing roles of professionals
• control moves from professional to person
• listening to individual professional can empower to take control of life
benefits of personalisation
• individuals gain & maintain control
• individuals can remain in own home when recieving care
• inclusion in community
• improved info & guidance
• improved quality of life, self esteem & socilisation
positive impacts of personalisation
• direct payment for care - allows rapid access to services & means the individual can have support as and when they need it
• inclusion within communities - individuals do not have to go into a residential home where they are separate from everyday life
• remaining in own home - familiarity & a sense of belonging adds to quality of life. The individual feels comfortable and safe
• access to information and guidance - allows for better choices
• new opportunities - can pay for the necessary support they need to access these opportunities support is available and given at the time when they want it
negative impacts of personalisation
• care is limited to the prescribed budget
• availablility & access to some services may be restricted
• worry about spending the budget as all the money has been accounted for
legislation underpinning personalisation
• health & social care act 2012
• local authority circular (DH) 2008 - personalisation guidance
• care act 2014
• children & families act 2014
health & social care act 2012
• enables patients to choose services that best meet their needs. including from charity or independent sector providers, as long as they meet NHS costs
• established Healthwatch England & Care Quality Commision
• NHS Commissioning board, clinical commissioning groups
local authority circular (DH) 2008 - personalisation guidance
• reinforces commitment to personalisation
• seeks to reassure individuals that whatever their circumstances, they will have a voice and a choice in their care, enabling them and their supporters to maintain or improve their wellbeing and independence rather than relying on intervention at the point of an emergency or crisis
care act 2014
• puts people and their carers in control of their care and support
• sets out what local authorities have to do to provide support
• reinforces personalisation in the guidelines for health & social care professionals working w individuals
children & families act 2014
• focuses on putting children & young ppl at the heart of planning & decision making through co production & decision making practice
role of local authority
• assessment
• housing
• the care act
• decentralising & commissioning
role of local authority - assessment
• education, health and care plan (EHCP)
• fair access to care
• individuals budgets
role of local authority - housing
• choice of residence
• housing adaptions
• meeting house needs
role of local authority - the care act
• removing geographical barriers
role of local authority - decentralising & commissioning
• outsourcing services
• promoting greater choice of range
person centred approach
• see the person as an individual, focusing on their personal needs, wants, goals and aspirations
• the individual becomes centre to the health and social care process
• the support the individual needs must be designed in partnership wit the individual, their family and/or carers
key concepts of person centred approach
• knowing the person as an individual
• empowerment and power
• respecting the individual’s values and preferences
• choice & autonomy
• respect & dignity
• empathy and compassion