Tools

• What tools are mentioned to find out what’s important to a person?

  • Good days/bad days
  • Routines
  • Top tips
  • Relationship circles
  • One page profile
• What does the good days/bad days tool help individuals describe?

  A typical good day and factors for a bad day
• How can the information from the good days/bad days tool be used?

  To inform assessment, care plans, and support
• What does discussing daily routines provide for care professionals?

  An idea of what is and isn’t working for the individual
• What does the 'top tips' tool involve?

  Sharing important information about a person in two minutes
• How does the 'top tips' tool ensure effective communication?

  It shares important information quickly among caregivers
• What is the purpose of using the good day/bad day tool in scenarios?

  • Identify support needs
  • Understand individual preferences
  • Enhance care planning
• What is another name for relationship circles?

  Relationship maps
• What do relationship circles help to identify?

  Who an individual knows and how they are connected
• How can relationship circles support an individual?

  By establishing networks that help them live the life they want
• What is a one page profile?

  A summary of what matters to a person on a single sheet of A4 paper
• What can a one page profile include?

  Capacities, strengths, routines, and what’s important to the person
• What are the features of a one page profile?

  • Quick summary
  • Personal details (name, DOB, address)
  • Care needs and wishes
  • Hobbies and strengths
  • Support networks
  • Communication preferences
• What is the purpose of using tools to find out what is important to an individual?

  To enhance their voice, choice, and control
• What are the overall purposes of using these tools?

  • Identify individual strengths and needs
  • Enable more good days than bad days
  • Understand daily life and support needs
  • Enhance decision-making and communication
  • Include important people in the individual's life