Health and Social Care Standards: my support, my life

3: I have confidence in the people who support and care for me

Dignity and respect

3.1 I experience people speaking and listening to me in a way that is courteous and respectful, with my care and support being the main focus of people's attention.

3.2 If I experience care and support where I live, people respect this as my home.

3.3 I have agreed clear expectations with people about how we behave towards each other, and these are respected.

3.4 I am confident that the right people are fully informed about my past, including my health and care experience, and any impact this has on me.

3.5 As a child or young person, I am helped to develop a positive view of myself and to form and sustain trusting and secure relationships.

Compassion

3.6 I feel at ease because I am greeted warmly by people and they introduce themselves.

3.7 I experience a warm atmosphere because people have good working relationships.

3.8 I can build a trusting relationship with the person supporting and caring for me in a way that we both feel comfortable with.

3.9 I experience warmth, kindness and compassion in how I am supported and cared for, including physical comfort when appropriate for me and the person supporting and caring for me.

3.10 As a child or young person I feel valued, loved and secure.

Be included

3.11 I know who provides my care and support on a day to day basis and what they are expected to do. If possible, I can have a say on who provides my care and support.

3.12 I can understand the people who support and care for me when they communicate with me.

3.13 I am treated as an individual by people who respect my needs, choices and wishes, and anyone making a decision about my future care and support knows me.

Responsive care and support

3.14 I have confidence in people because they are trained, competent and skilled, are able to reflect on their practice and follow their professional and organisational codes.

3.15 My needs are met by the right number of people.

3.16 People have time to support and care for me and to speak with me.

3.17 I am confident that people respond promptly, including when I ask for help.

3.18 I am supported and cared for sensitively by people who anticipate issues and are aware of and plan for any known vulnerability or frailty.

3.19 My care and support is consistent and stable because people work together well.

Wellbeing

3.20 I am protected from harm, neglect, abuse, bullying and exploitation by people who have a clear understanding of their responsibilities.

3.21 I am protected from harm because people are alert and respond to signs of significant deterioration in my health and wellbeing, that I may be unhappy or may be at risk of harm.

3.22 I am listened to and taken seriously if I have a concern about the protection and safety of myself or others, with appropriate assessments and referrals made.

3.23 If I go missing, people take urgent action, including looking for me and liaising with the police, other agencies and people who are important to me.

3.24 If I might harm myself or others, I know that people have a duty to protect me and others, which may involve contacting relevant agencies.

3.25 I am helped to feel safe and secure in my local community.