When an individual has made a choice or decision which you feel is too risky, you need to make the individual aware of any consequences involved in the decision.
However, you should not try to influence the individual with your views and opinions.
An individual you support is about to make a decision that you feel may present some risk to them and yourself; do you have involvement in this decision?
Mohammed
Let’s refer back to Mohammed who we met earlier. He wanted to be moved differently to what had been agreed.
You might not approve of or like the choice he has made. You might need more moving and handling training, perhaps for a specialist piece of equipment. However, the choice and decision is not yours and you are not allowed to influence Mohammed.
In supporting Mohammed to make his decision, you need to listen to him and put his wishes and best interests first. He is the customer and you are providing a service. This means the service must be provided in the way Mohammed would like, as long as it is safe and approved through care and support plans and risk assessments.
This is because the choices belong to Mohammed, not to you. He needs to make his own decisions in order to feel he is in control of what happens to him. This leads to positive feelings around dignity, pride and satisfaction.
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