2 – AC M4 Person-centred practice, choice and independence

1.1 Explain how person-centred values can be applied in a range of situations

Person-centred values underscore treating every individual with dignity and respect while supporting their autonomy and independence. Key values include seeing people as unique individuals first rather than focusing on their condition or disability (NICE, 2020). These values can be promoted in adult care through:

Individualized Care

Care plans should account for an individual’s unique preferences, abilities, needs and experiences. Whether assisting with activities of daily living, arranging therapies or recommending assistive equipment, the adult’s values and priorities shape each care decision.

Community Integration

Opportunities for community participation, contribution and inclusion should be facilitated as much as possible. This may involve customised transportation, accessible venues, peer connections or technology aids. The goal is supporting meaningful social roles despite potential impairments.

Choice & Control

Adults receiving care should direct decisions, big and small, affecting their lives to the greatest extent possible. This ranges from setting care goals to day-to-day scheduling and activity choices. Even those with significant disabilities can express preferences through verbal and non-verbal means.

Partnership

Care providers, local authorities and family collaborate to provide individualised support while treating the adult as an equal partner. Concerns and insights from the individual, as well as caregivers, are valued in ongoing care adjustments. The ideal is seamless coordination focused wholly on the adult.

When person-centred values lead all aspects of adult care, quality of life drastically improves even amidst illness or disability. Respecting each individual’s humanity, dignity and autonomy translates directly to greater comfort, confidence and peace day to day (Patel, 2022).

Other answers in the full document:

• 1.2 Describe ways to build relationships with individuals effectively
• 1.3 Explain how and why person-centred values and strength-based approaches must influence all aspects of care work
• 1.4 Describe how care plans and other resources can be used to apply:
  • person-centred values
  • strength-based approaches
• 1.5 Evaluate how active participation of individuals and others in care planning promotes person-centred values and strength-based approaches when:
  • meeting an individual’s holistic needs
  • planning for their futures
• 1.6 Explain how to collate feedback to support delivery of person-centred care in line with roles and responsibilities
• 1.7 Describe how to support individuals to question or challenge decisions made about them by others
• 2.1 Identify different relationships and people who may be important to individuals, including intimate or sexual relationships
• 2.2 Analyse the impact maintaining and building relationships can have on individuals
• 2.3 Describe own role in supporting individuals to maintain and build relationships
• 6.1 Explain how risk assessments can be used to promote and enable individuals’ choice, independence and right to take risks
• 6.2 Compare the different risk assessment methods that are used in different situations and own role within these
• 6.3 Explain the importance of reviewing and updating individuals’ risk assessments
• 6.4 Describe when risk assessments should be reviewed and updated and who should be involved in the process