Unit 6: Personalisation Flashcards
What is personalisation?
Personalisation is recognising that the person has individual strengths, preferences, wishes and aspirations. This means putting the person in the centre of care.
What does Statutory service mean?
A service provided by local authority as laid down by legislation/law.
What does aspiration mean?
A strong desire to achieve something.
What does Proactive mean?
When a person creates or controls a situation by causing something to happen rather than responding to it after it has happened.
What does Personal budget mean?
The amount of money an individual is awarded by local authorities to spend on the help they need to achieve what is important to them.
What does Support plan mean?
The document where day to day requirements and preferences for care and support are detailed for individuals to live with dignity and respect.
What does Social care outcomes mean?
The results of receiving social care that is desired by the individual- e.g. Finding employment, living independently.
What does Means-tested payments mean?
Payments based on the individuals financial circumstances to determine whether individuals are eligible or has the right to claim assistance.
What does Local authority mean?
The governing body of a county or district officially responsible for all public services and facilities in that area.
What does Authorised or nominated person mean?
Someone who acts on behalf of an individual to allocate their direct payment with local authority agreement.
What does Eligible mean?
Fits the criteria or suitability for/ or be entitled to something.
What does Mental capacity mean?
Being able to make a reasoned decision by understanding information. Remembering it for long enough to make a decision and communicating this to others.
What does Empower mean?
To give someone the authority or control to do something, the way a health and social care or early years worker encourages ab individual to make decisions and to control their OWN life.
What does Autonomy mean?
Self- rule, independence or freedom to do as an individual wishes.
