Supporting people with a new diagnosis And their family Supporting people with a new diagnosis And their family

 Identify risks  Work at the persons pace  Solution focused working with individual strengths  Offer practical advice and information  Liaise with a range of professionals and across teams  Identify support networks  Signpost Offering 1 Years post diagnostic support and information. Building resilience. Encouraging self sufficiency.

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Emotional reactionIdentifying priorities Future plans Social support Coping with the symptoms Peer support Finances First steps Building relationships First steps Building relationships

 Different reactions to a diagnosis  You are not alone  Understanding the illness/capacity  Living well with a diagnosis  How to help yourself – being positive  Getting the right support

 Community psychiatric nurse or Link worker  Social work department can assess and provide support services  Occupational therapists  Self-directed support offering maximum choice and control over their own support.

 Emergency plans  Individualized planning.  Power of attorney  Medical treatment  Living arrangements  Last wishes

 Has an understanding of their illness  Able to cope with the symptoms  Seeing people socially  Has support – peer support  Feels in control  Living life the way they want  Plans informing others of wishes  Update GP and Consultant  Liaise with service manager  Case closure.