Principle 1

Ensure individuals are able to make informed choices to manage their self care needs

Principle 2

Communicate effectively to enable individuals to assess their needs, and develop and gain confidence to self care

Principle 3

Support and enable individuals to access appropriate information to manage their self care needs

Principle 4

Support and enable individuals to develop skills in self care

Principle 5

Support and enable individuals to use technology to support self care

Principle 6

Advise individuals how to access support networks and participate in the planning, development and evaluation of services

Principle 7

Support and enable risk management and risk taking to maximise independence and choice

Use to answer question 7.5d of the Care Certificate