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Care Planning
Effective care planning is at the heart of person-centred care. While it can sometimes feel like an administrative task, a well-developed care plan ensures people receive the personalised support they need and helps improve outcomes, communication, and continuity of care.
This short course explores the principles and purpose of care planning, making it ideal for both new and experienced health and social care practitioners. It is also valuable for managers responsible for developing, reviewing, and overseeing care plans within their teams.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the care planning process, from initial assessment and admission through to reviewing, evaluating, and updating a care plan
- Be able to develop person-centred care plans that support choice, independence, and dignity
- Apply good practice when organising and maintaining care plan documentation to ensure it is accurate, accessible, and up to date
Advantages of this course
- If you support someone with dementia, a care plan will be an important aspect of the care you provide. Many people living with dementia feel as though they’re losing control of their lives, which can be frightening. It can help to know that certain daily events will always happen at a certain time; most people like to have a routine and a person with dementia is no exception.
- This course asks you to reflect on practical ways to enhance the wellbeing and quality of life of those you support by ensuring care plans remain relevant, meaningful, and responsive to changing needs
The course includes:
- A filmed tutorial, reading resources, and presentations covering key concepts and practical workplace applications
- Signposts to useful websites, guidance, and examples of good practice
- Recommended further reading to deepen your understanding and support ongoing learning
- A reflective activity designed to help you apply your learning to your own role and workplace
Estimated completion time: 45–60 minutes
Price: £24.99