In this activity we introduce a tool that you can use to introduce yourself and to get to know the person you are representing. LEARN The One Page Profile is a popular tool used in person-centred care and education, to “do things with and not for” people, based on a strong mutual relationships. It helps …
Activity Tag: assessment
Living and dying well
This activity looks at supporting people who are approaching the end of life, as one of the areas that can be challenging to emotional and mental well-being. The assessment task is an action plan for support. THINK How comfortable do you feel about thinking or talking about death? LEARN Articles in the Human Rights Act, …
Using non-instructed advocacy (NIA)
This activity looks at some NIA tools and uses a case study to apply NIA as a paid representative. THINK What tools and resources do you have to support you when you don’t have instruction? What do you need? LEARN Take a look at the examples of NIA tools used by advocates: • NIA booklet …
Communication challenges and approaches
This activity considers communication challenges for someone with dementia and some approaches that can help. THINK What communication challenges have you come across in your work? LEARN Lack of communication does not in itself mean someone lacks capacity to make decisions, so advocates should make every effort to establish communication with the person they represent. …
Understanding the role of the Paid Relevant Person’s Representative
In this activity we examine the role of the paid representative and some of the main responsibilities. We consider how to explain the role to others. THINK What does your job involve? Make some notes about the tasks in your role. LEARN A paid representative is appointed when a deprivation of liberty authorisation is made …
Advocacy Principles
In 2002, the Department of Health issued the National Standards for the Provision of Children’s Advocacy Services. LEARN The Standards were issued as national guidance 2002 and provide a set of principles that can be used to evaluate the delivery of advocacy services and the professional conduct of advocates. The Standards were issued under Section …