UNDERSTAND PERSON-CENTRED APPROACHES IN ADULT SOCIAL CARE...

UNDERSTAND PERSON-CENTRED APPROACHES IN ADULT SOCIAL CARE SETTINGS 1.1 DESCRIBE PERSON CENTRED APPROACHES Person-centred is about providing care and support that is centred or focused on the individual and their needs. We are all individual and just because two people might have the same medical condition, for example, Dementia, it doesn’t mean that they require the same care and support. You will need to develop a clear understanding about the individuals you are working with. This includes their needs, their culture, their means of communication, their likes and dislikes, their family and other professionals’ involvement so you can promote and provide person centred care and support. There are eight person centred values that support†¦show more content†¦It is important not to stereotype or make guesses about individuals and their needs. Respect: Is showing an individual you will support them in what they believe is important, whatever their age, culture, disability, gender, belief or sexual orientation. When working with other people or professionals, never ignore the individuals you are supporting. Always include them in the conversation, irrespective of the subject? Never use a term of endearment, for example, calling an individual â€Å"love† or â€Å"dear†, without asking them what name they would like to be called. Some people dislike terms of endearment, others will approve as it is part of their everyday language. Either way, we can never assume it is acceptable and it is essential to always check when you first meet. Rights: Individuals you care for and support should continue to have the same rights as when they were living independently. Each individual you support has the right to say no, the right to have a relationship, the right to have a say about how they are supported. They have a right to choose what they eat and when, how they dress and when. They have the right to choose their friends and what they want to do with their time. Partnership: Working in partnership with other professionals, with colleagues, families