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Why a Single Assessment Process ? NHS Plan Modernisation NSF Experience of Service Users & Carers Demographic Changes
The Single Assessment Process Session Aims To Consider: The reasons why the Single Assessment Process (SAP) has been implemented The principles underpinning the approach To identify the advantages of SAP The local implementation of SAP
What is the Single Assessment Process ? The single Assessment Process is a national initiative. Applicable to individuals who have complex and/or multiple care needs and who access more than one type of service. Coordinated response across the agencies concerned.
What does the Single Assessment Process aim to do ? Avoid duplication of assessments Common assessment formats Share information appropriately Develop Person held records Develop person centred care Ensure that needs are not over looked Develop further joint working
Person Centred Care
Person Centred Care - Local Views Avoid jargon Avoid assumptions Find out about our background Time to Talk Accessible Information My Issues Recognise Contribution of carers Uniqueness Explain in a straight forward way Write in a straight forward way Safeguard interests Information sharing