The Importance of Person-Centred Care
Most care homes will provide person-centred care, but recognising and understanding the importance of this can help you to understand which care home is most appropriate for you or your loved one.
Most care homes will provide person-centred care, but recognising and understanding the importance of this can help you to understand which care home is most appropriate for you or your loved one.
Person-Centred Care is a type of care that puts the person receiving care at the very centre whether that’s in a hospital, at home or in a care home. Person-Centred Care is caring for a person beyond their medical condition and tailoring services to their specific requirements, wishes and interests. In order to achieve this, care staff will form strong relationships with residents and get to know them as a person, and by learning about their strength and abilities, staff can provide the necessary care and support to help residents live an independent and fulfilling life.
Providing Person-Centred Care is one of the key fundamental care standards that the Care Quality Commission who are an independent regulator of health and social care in England, requires healthcare providers to meet in their care service;
“Providers must work in partnership with the person, make any reasonable adjustments and provide support to help them understand and make informed decisions about their care and treatment options, including the extent to which they may wish to manage these options themselves.” cqc.org.uk
To recognise and develop these principles is vital to achieving an effective care approach. By offering personalised care and support enables residents to experience a quality of life, no matter the type they receive.
Person-Centred Care is about identifying and caring for patients needs, whether it’s physical, social or psychological. The overall aim in person-centred care is to help a patient or resident maintain (or sometimes regain) their sense of self which in turn helps to enhance overall well-being which is just as important as meeting their health needs. This approach to care allows residents to uphold a form of independence and identity; a change or progression in health circumstance shouldn’t mean a loss of self. This type of care is designed to:
When someone moves into a care home, it is often a life changing decision, however the goal is to ensure each individual experiences a better lifestyle while receiving the care they deserve provided by a team of dedicated professionals. In a care home environment residents are surrounded by like-minded individuals which helps to enhance social well-being and eliminates any feelings of isolation or loniliess. Each resident in a care home receives a personalised care plan following a care assessment to ensure the care they receive is tailored to them and for them only.
Haddington Care Home is a luxury care home in Haddington, East Lothian that provides the greatest standards of Nursing Care, Residential Care, Dementia Care, and Respite Care. The overall health and well-being of our residents is a top priority in everything we do. When a person decides to reside with us, we carry out a thorough care needs assessment in order to develop a person-centred care plan which aids in providing coordinated care and support. All care is regularly monitored, reviewed and tailored entirely to each resident. Our approach to care is more than simply meeting care needs, it’s about putting residents first and caring for their well-being as a whole, giving them every opportunity to live the full life they deserve.
Receiving person-centred care in a purpose-built care home setting enables individuals to receive tailored care coupled with a lifestyle that is both rewarding and varied. Our compassionate care team provides exemplary care every day, ensuring each resident is able to reach their full potential. Building close relationships with residents and their family members enables us to get to know to them on a personal level which in turn means we can help secure their happiness, comfort and well-being. We go above and beyond to facilitate the needs and wishes of all residents, no matter the type of care they require so that they can live their lives the way they want to.
If you have any questions regarding the care services or facilities we offer at Haddington Care Home, please get in touch today. Whatever your question or query, our friendly staff will be delighted to help you. You can reach us by calling 01620 674880, emailing info@haddingtoncarehome.co.uk or completing our online Enquiry Form. We look forward to hearing from you.