Handout on principles of the Act The Act is built on the following core principles: putting an individual and their needs at the centre of their care and • Voice and control – support, with voice and control over the outcomes that will help them achieve well-being; The Act gives people a stronger voice and greater control over the support and services they receive to help them achieve well-being and the things that matter most to them – to attend a class at their local community centre or access services through whether that’s the medium of Welsh or English. As a result, care and support services will need to have an even greater focus on helping people remain or become a bigger part of maximising people’s independence – their communities with the support of their family and friends. Prevention and early intervention being able to access advice and support at an early • – stage, to maintain a good quality of life, and reduce or delay the need for longer term care and support; It is important that timely advice and assistance is provided to individuals to prevent things reaching a crisis point for them. Stepping in early to help people is crucial as it can reduce or delay the need longer term care and support. The Act is designed to ensure that: people can ask for the help they need when they need it to prevent their situation getting worse carers can access support to assist them in their caring roles and maintain their own well-being Well-being supporting individuals to achieve well-being in every part of their lives; • – At the heart of the Act is right to well-being. While people have a responsibility for people’s their own well-being, that some people will need help to achieve this. The it’s recognised Act will change the way social services and health, as well as other care services, voluntary and community groups, work together to help and support people. It places an emphasis on ensuring people who need care and support, and carers who need support, enjoy being in every area of their lives. There are many interpretations of well-being. The Oxford English Dictionary defines well-being as of being comfortable, healthy or “the state happy.” In supporting individuals with their well-being, it is essential to understand what this means to them.
Handout on principles of the Act The Act is built on the following core principles: • Voice and control – putting an individual and their needs at the centre of their care and support, with voice and control over the outcomes that will help them achieve well-being; The Act gives people a stronger voice and greater control over the support and services they receive to help them achieve well-being and the things that matter most to them – whether that’s to attend a class at their local community centre or access services through the medium of Welsh or English. As a result, care and support services will need to have an even greater focus on maximising people’s independence – helping people remain or become a bigger part of their communities with the support of their family and friends. • Prevention and early intervention – being able to access advice and support at an early stage, to maintain a good quality of life, and reduce or delay the need for longer term care and support; It is important that timely advice and assistance is provided to individuals to prevent things reaching a crisis point for them. Stepping in early to help people is crucial as it can reduce or delay the need longer term care and support. The Act is designed to ensure that: people can ask for the help they need when they need it to prevent their situation getting worse carers can access support to assist them in their caring roles and maintain their own well-being • Well-being – supporting individuals to achieve well-being in every part of their lives; At the heart of the Act is people’s right to well-being. While people have a responsibility for their own well-being, it’s recognised that some people will need help to achieve this. The Act will change the way social services and health, as well as other care services, voluntary and community groups, work together to help and support people. It places an emphasis on ensuring people who need care and support, and carers who need support, enjoy in every area of their lives. There are many interpretations of well-being. The Oxford English Dictionary defines well-being as “the state of being comfortable, healthy or happy.” In supporting individuals with their well-being, it is essential to understand what this means to them. being
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