Personalised Care means putting people at the centre of their care, so they have choice and control over the way their care is planned and delivered. It is based on ‘what matters’ to them and their own strengths and needs. It provides a positive shift in power and decision making that enables people to have a voice and be heard.
We want people to:
- Be seen as unique individuals, with different experiences and strengths, not just seen as a condition or on a pathway.
- Feel involved and in control of their health and care, where possible.
- Only have to tell their story once, with the focus on what’s important to them.
- Be connected to each other and their communities.
- Have support to build knowledge, confidence, and skills to look after their own health and wellbeing.
- Be able to make a shared and informed decision about their health and care options in partnership with health, social care and voluntary sector staff as an equal and active partner.
We are currently building new material for the website, and will have a lot more information and resources for you to access. In the meantime, here are some links to useful information and support.