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

2.  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.

3. Person with diagnosis Son Daughter in Law Daughter

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

5.  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

6.  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.

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

8.  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.