This module aims to discuss what is meant by person-centred care, what is means to work in a person-centred way, and explore person-centred documentation practices in depth.

• Define what is meant by person centred care.
• Explain why person centred care is important when working in health and social care settings.
• Define what is meant by 'dignity'.
• Understand the relevance of dignity to person centred care.
• Recall ways in which dignity can be promoted within care.
• Understand how to put person centred care values into practice in their day to day work including: how to take a person centred history; how to support individuals to plan their future; how to minimise environmental factors which may cause discomfort; and how to report environmental concerns.
• Recognise possible signs and symptoms that someone is in pain, or is experiencing discomfort and describe what immediate action should be taken where this is the case.
• Define what is meant by 'spiritual wellbeing' and explain its importance for those who you care for.
• Support and encourage individual's emotional and spiritual health, and know who to report concerns to, if appropriate.
• Explain how to document care in a person centred way, and appreciate the importance of a person's care plan reflecting their changing needs.