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Why is a Care Plan Important? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Care plans are important as the information that they provide helps to ensure that an individual maintains as much independence<\/a> as possible, has a thorough understanding of their health condition and knows what type of care is right for them. They are also an integral part of person-centred care<\/a> as they ensure that focus remains on the individual <\/em>and that the care that they receive has been adequately tailored to their needs. Care plans also help family and friends to understand how they can better support someone receiving care.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n We have an extensive range of Health and Social Care courses<\/a>, such as our Person-Centred Care<\/a> training and Advanced Safeguarding Adults<\/a> training which will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to uphold your safeguarding responsibilities with care and consideration.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n Care plans should be highly individualised and focus on the specific needs of an individual. As such, there is no \u2018one size fits all\u2019 and no national template for what a personalised care plan should look like. However, NHS England<\/a> notes that an effective care plan should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whilst there is no set template for what a personalised care plan should look like, NHS England details 5 criteria that a personalised care plan must meet. These are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The key features of an effective care plan are; <\/p>\n\n\n\n Perspective<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This focuses on seeing an individual as a whole person, not solely through the lens of their condition and why they need care. This feature is fundamental to a person-centred approach and helps to empower an individual to take control of their own care and ensures that, where possible, they are an active participant in conversations about their health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Process:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This focuses on the overall process of personalised care and ensures that an individual has the time and support to develop their plan and can access the necessary information in a timely manner so that they feel prepared and ready to engage in planning. This feature of a care plan ensures that an individual feels listened to and understood in a way that builds trusting relationships. It also ensures that they are able to easily review their own care plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plan:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This focuses on the points mentioned above and ensures that all information within a plan is recorded in an understandable manner, is flexible to an individual\u2019s health condition and that the plan includes a description of the individual and what matters to them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As mentioned, there is no national template for a care plan however most care plans will include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n It may also include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no nationalised template for a care plan and they should not be approached in a formulaic manner as this can hinder personalisation. An effective care plan will include the components mentioned above and it can be beneficial to consider what must be included <\/em>in a care plan, rather than how <\/em>one should be written. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Irrespective of how you go about writing a care plan, the needs of the individual receiving care must always be at the centre and the plan must focus on their wishes, needs and preferences. Care plan reviews are also an important part of this process and care plans should be reviewed at least every six months or sooner if needed. Reviews should include the person receiving care and all people involved in providing that care. Care plan review meetings, sometimes called CPA meetings, can also be attended by friends, relatives or carers as well as an independent mental health advocate to support the individual during the meeting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Care reviews provide the opportunity to discuss how a person is doing, resolve any issues in the plan and to address any new or additional needs. In so doing, care plans remain relevant and catered to the needs of the individual. Should any issues arise within a care plan, then these should be directed towards a Care Co-ordinator. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Care plans are a key part of person-centred care and ensure that those receiving care maintain as much independence as possible and that their wishes and needs are at the forefront of any decision meeting. 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