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What are support workers supposed to do? Realistically, how well will they be able to do it? What can I do to help them?. Independence. Autonomy. Mental Capacity Act 2005. A person is unable to make a decision if they cannot: understand the information relevant to the decision,
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What are support workers supposed to do? Realistically, how well will they be able to do it? What can I do to help them?
Mental Capacity Act 2005 A person is unable to make a decision if they cannot: • understand the information relevant to the decision, • retain that information, • use or weigh that information as part of making a decision, • or communicate a decision.
Realistically, how well will they be able to do it? • Family and friends • Agency workers • Employed by you
Summary • Support worker should promote independence by helping create and maintain systems and routines • Support worker should promote autonomy by helping manage overload, information and communication • Employ your support directly if you can manage it • Train your support workers • Tell them stories • Give them problems to solve • Give them balanced feedback and say 'Thanks'