Keeping a familiar skill or doing part of a task can matter as much as the finished result.
Independence can mean making choices, doing part of a task or keeping control over a familiar routine. Describe the person’s abilities as well as the help they need.
A practical way to begin
Doing everything for someone may not reflect their preferences, but leaving them without needed assistance is not a solution either. Ask the assessing team how the appropriate balance is considered.
Your discussion checklist
- List tasks they want to keep doing
- Explain any assistance currently used
- Ask how support levels are assessed
- Discuss how choices will be reviewed
Before you take the next step
Use concrete examples during a visit or review. If abilities change, ask for the arrangement to be reassessed rather than relying on an old description.
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