Consultation

• Explain the right individuals have to consultation 


  This means :

  • asking and involving individuals in the decision-making process for their own care and support
  • allowing service users to work in partnership with their carers
  • could take place with the service user or with a family member, friend or advocate

  This is important because -

  • the individual feels valued and listened to
  • individuals preferences can be taken into account
  • empowers to make informed choices and independence
  • feel in control of their own lives
  • individuals are confident that the care meets their needs
• Examples of consultation

  Any from -

  • ask for care user’s opinion
  • listen to care user’s views
  • give information about the options available
  • provide information about different treatments and explain advantages and disadvantages
  • explain what different types of treatment will involve