and should make sure they have as much choice and control as possible. How are people supported to • develop an advance personalised care plan (if they want one) which details their end of life care wishes? How does the service make sure • that people who have living wills, or advanced directives, have these taken into account by staff? How does the service make sure • that people in the last days of life, whose condition may be unpredictable and change quickly, have this identified quickly and, where required, have rapid access to support, equipment and the administration of medicines? How are people supported to follow • their interests and take part in social activities and, where appropriate, education and work opportunities? How are people encouraged and • supported to develop and maintain relationships with people that matter to them and avoid social isolation? How are preferences and • people’s choices for their end of life care clearly recorded, communicated, kept under review and acted on? How are people given the care and • support they need, in terms of their age, disability, gender, gender identity, race, religion, belief or sexual orientation?
and should make sure they have as much choice and control as possible. • How are people supported to develop an advance personalised care plan (if they want one) which details their end of life care wishes? • How does the service make sure that people who have living wills, or advanced directives, have these taken into account by staff? • How does the service make sure that people in the last days of life, whose condition may be unpredictable and change quickly, have this identified quickly and, where required, have rapid access to support, equipment and the administration of medicines? • How are people supported to follow their interests and take part in social activities and, where appropriate, education and work opportunities? • How are people encouraged and supported to develop and maintain relationships with people that matter to them and avoid social isolation? • How are people’s preferences and choices for their end of life care clearly recorded, communicated, kept under review and acted on? • How are people given the care and support they need, in terms of their age, disability, gender, gender identity, race, religion, belief or sexual orientation?
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