SCIE have launched a new briefing highlighting the implications of personalised care for carers. The briefing is published by SCIE in conjunction with Carers UK; it is the latest in a series of short, “At a glance” briefings about personalisation.
Their key messages are:
Personalisation for carers means:
- tailoring support to people’s individual needs and being part of the discussion about support for yourself and support for the person you are looking after
- not having to take on all the responsibility and all the managing of care and support – the local authority should ensure that you are sufficiently supported
- recognising and supporting carers in their role, while enabling them to maintain a life beyond their caring responsibilities – you should have your own needs assessed and have choices about your own support
- ensuring that people have access to information and advice to make good decisions about their care and support
- ensuring all citizens have access to universal community services and resources such as health, transport and leisure
- making services more flexible so you can agree outcomes and find solutions that are right for your situation
- if needs change over time, personalisation should enable you and the person you are looking after to change the way you are supported.
There are plenty of examples in the briefing – though none that sound specifically about mental ill health.
The briefing is available on SCIE’s website.
St Helens Mental Health Carers 