Qualification: Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF)
Unit: Unit 6: Partnership Working in Adult Care
Learning outcome: 2 Understanding positive relationships and co-production in adult care
Assessment criteria: 2.2 Explain the benefits of co-production in recognising the contribution and expertise of individuals, carers and families
- Co-production recognises the contribution and expertise of individuals receiving care services, their carers, and their families
- This has several benefits including:
- A better understanding of the individual’s unique needs, wishes and preferences
- The formulation of solutions that meet the individual’s unique needs, wishes and preferences
- Individuals have choice and control over the care they receive
- Individuals, carers and families are assured that their perspectives and listened to, valued and respected
- Individuals and their families are more likely to participate in care planning and delivery and raise any concerns that they have