Understanding Person Centred Care
Understanding Person Centred Care
Tailoring Care to Your Unique Needs at St. George's Nursing Home Witham
At St. George's Nursing Home, we believe that care should be tailored to the unique needs and preferences of each individual. Our person-centred approach extends beyond daily living support to encompass palliative and end-of-life care, ensuring that the individual’s needs are met at every stage of your journey.
Why Choose Person-Centred Care?
- Enhanced Quality of Life: Where possible, we empower residents to maintain their independence and participate in decisions that affect their daily life, even during challenging times.
- Holistic Wellbeing: Focusses on overall wellbeing, including physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, particularly during palliative and end-of-life care.
- Compassionate Support: Builds trust and mutual respect through active involvement in daily care, providing compassionate support throughout their care journey.
Our Approach to Person-Centred Care:
- Personalised Care Plans: Collaborating with individuals and their loved ones to develop a customised care plan that reflects goals, preferences, and specific needs, including palliative and end-of-life care.
- Choice and Autonomy: Empowering individuals where possible, to make informed choices about their daily routine, meals, activities, and other aspects of their life, as their needs evolve.
- Comprehensive Support: Providing tailored support to help individuals achieve their goals and maintain independence, including specialised palliative and end-of-life care services.
- Continuous Evaluation: Regularly assessing needs and preferences to ensure that an individual’s your care plan remains relevant and effective, adapting to changing needs throughout their care journey.
Examples of Person-Centred Care in Practice:
- Dietary Flexibility: We provide a variety of menu options to cater to dietary preferences and restrictions, including specialised diets.
- Engaging Activities: We provide a range of activities that align with interests and hobbies, while respecting comfort levels and energy levels.
- Personalised Assistance: We tailor support to meet specific individual needs, including palliative and end-of-life care, involving specialist pain management and symptom control.
- Comfortable Living Environment: We create a welcoming and supportive environment that accommodates specific needs and preferences, including tailored accommodation for palliative and end-of-life care.
At St. George's Nursing Home, we are dedicated to providing person-centred care that fosters a sense of belonging, dignity, and wellbeing, throughout your entire journey.
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