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Person centred approaches when supporting people with a learning disability

By: Tilly, Liz.
Series: Mandatory unit and common induction standards.Publisher: Exeter/Kidderminster Learning Matters/BILD 2011Description: xi, 123 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.ISBN: 9780857256256.Subject(s): INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY | PERSON CENTRED PLANNING | SUPPORT SERVICES | SUPPORT STAFF | STAFF TRAINING | CONSENT | CHOICE | RISK ASSESSMENT | DEMENTIA | GREAT BRITAIN
Contents:
Introduction 1. Understanding person centred approaches when supporting people with a learning disability 2. Implementing person centred approaches when supporting people with a learning disability 3. Establishing consent when providing support 4. Encouraging active participation 5. Supporting a person's right to make choices 6. Promoting a person's wellbeing 7. The role of risk assessment in enabling a person centred approach 8. Recognising possible signs of dementia.
Summary: "This book provides an excellent introduction for both new and experienced workers to person centred approaches when supporting people with a learning disability. It covers person centred values, consent to support, encouraging active participation as well as promoting wellbeing and the role of risk assessments in enabling person centred support. This book puts the person with a learning disability at the centre of the support you give. It uses real life stories, activities and thinking points to cover all of the learning outcomes and is full of practical examples of how to apply the ideas to the support that you provide." - PUBLISHERS WEBSITE
List(s) this item appears in: Resources for new support workers. May 2020 | Supporting PWD Jan 2021 | Intellectual disability Feb 2023
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Introduction
1. Understanding person centred approaches when supporting people with a learning disability
2. Implementing person centred approaches when supporting people with a learning disability
3. Establishing consent when providing support
4. Encouraging active participation
5. Supporting a person's right to make choices
6. Promoting a person's wellbeing
7. The role of risk assessment in enabling a person centred approach
8. Recognising possible signs of dementia.

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"This book provides an excellent introduction for both new and experienced workers to person centred approaches when supporting people with a learning disability. It covers person centred values, consent to support, encouraging active participation as well as promoting wellbeing and the role of risk assessments in enabling person centred support. This book puts the person with a learning disability at the centre of the support you give. It uses real life stories, activities and thinking points to cover all of the learning outcomes and is full of practical examples of how to apply the ideas to the support that you provide." - PUBLISHERS WEBSITE

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Good overview of many key issues related to person centred approaches including person centred planning, active participation, consent and risk sassessment/management. Suitable for CSMs, CSWs & family. Also useful for Outcome Facilitators & other specialist workers.

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