Unit 103: Support Individuals with Self-Directed Support
1. Understand self-directed support:-
1.1 Explain the principles underpinning self-directed support and how this differs from traditional support:-
The principles underpinning self-directed support and how it differs to traditional support is as follows:-
Right to independent living - If someone has an impairment they should be able to get the support they need to live an independent life.
Right to a personal budget - If someone needs ongoing support they should be able to decide how the money that pays for that support is used.
Right to self-determination - If someone needs help to make decisions then decision-making should involve that person as much as possible
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c. Support plan
Your Social worker will help you do your support plan and then it will be taken to a panel who will then agree it when they feel it meets your needs.
d. Outcome focused review
An outcome-focused review is part of the self-directed support process. It is a way of carrying out reviews that puts the main focus on the results being achieved for the person and his or her family. The purpose of an outcome-focused review is to:
Review progress in using a personal budget to achieve the outcomes set out in the person’s support plan
Share learning about what has been tried and worked or not worked
Identify next steps to achieve these goals
Update the support plan
Make clear if the person’s support needs have changed, and
Help the council to check if the person is still eligible for social care.
The outcome-focused review process is designed to be used for people who already have a personal budget. However, it can work effectively for people who have not yet completed the self-directed support process, for example people who have an existing direct payment and those with a traditional care package.
1.5 Outline the possible barriers to self-directed support:-
Some possible barriers to self-directed support are as follows:-
Self-directed support is publicised insufficiently.
If the local third sector is not actively involved then practical and peer support for individuals may be insufficient.
It is not always clear how
2.3 Describe how and when to access additional guidance to resolve any difficulties or concerns about support for daily living tasks
Human Rights Act 1998 – individuals’ rights should not be contravened and independence, choice and inclusion are paramount. It is also acknowledged that some individuals require constant supervision due to their conditions/illnesses.
Those who are eligible can choose to take a direct payment and arrange their own support. With a help of a care manager, family, friends or social worker. The impact this has that the client becomes the employer they can decide what they want and need.
and they should be used when doing personal care, handling waste, a change of activity to protect the carer and the individual.
There are always key elements to assessments and reviews, including the family and friends. Everyone has a responsibility to support individuals and bearing in mind ‘need to know’ information. The aim being able to achieve the highest goal to maintain effective open channels for everyone.
During an initial assessment an individual’s ability and communication methods are established. This is done when an individual arrives into care. Everyone involved in the care of this service user is made aware of their needs and preferences regarding communication and any changes are recognised during reviews and shared with the team to ensure the individual’s needs are met.
Once the process has been agreed, it is quite straightforward. The results are then used to identify the resources available that will be able to fund and support xx and his care plan.
The right to decide one’s own fate within a fair social contract, unmolested by aristocracy or ruled by unjust laws.
I am going to discuss the care strategies that can be used to support individuals and discuss the circumstances in which they might use.
Outcome based practice is centred on results for people in the following areas: gains in health, mobility and skills, prevention of deterioration, increases in confidence, engagement and feeling they are in control and finally changes in behaviour. It is assessed and planned
There are many things which can affect access to complementary therapies. The ones I will be explaining are:
It is important to provide a welcome and supportive environment as the individual is likely to be feeling anxious and scared about the new environment and the new people they will be meeting. Staff and service users should provide a relaxed environment and ensure they are not overcrowding the individual or throwing to much information at them all at once.
It is necessary to involve the individual in the plan of care and support. Encourage the individual to make choices. This includes their needs, their culture, their means of communication, their likes and dislikes, wishes and feelings, advance directives, beliefs and values, involvement of their family and other professionals. This should be considered and documented. Also, there must be evaluation in assessing effectiveness in the plan of care.
As Shaw (2005) suggests clear direction from staff can help support patients and their families.
Support planner went the participant’s home for initial visit. SP arrived for visit and greeted the participant and the participant’s daughter. SP first explained to the participant that what kind of program we giving, and what we do as a support planner. SP went over the plan of care individually. The support planner went over the personal assistance then support planner explained to the participant about the Disposable Medical Supplies, and medical day care to give a better understanding for the participant. The support planner was explained each of services and let the participant’s daughter to talk and ask questions. The support planner also went over the strengths and goals. Then the support planner went over the flexible budget to make