React Homecare CR21 – Choice Policy and Procedure 1. Purpose 1.1 To establish a framework of good practice for implementing core standards and promoting a culture within React Homecare that empowers Service Users choice, independence and control in line with legislation, rights and guidance. 1.2 To meet the legal requirements of the regulated activities that React Homecare is registered to provide: The Care Act 2014 Equality Act 2010 The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 Human Rights Act 1998 Mental Capacity Act 2005 Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice 2. Scope 2.1 The following roles may be affected by this policy: o All staff 2.2 The following service users may be affected by this policy: o Service Users 2.3 The following stakeholders may be affected by this policy: o Family o Advocates o Representatives o Commissioners 3. Objectives 3.1 To raise awareness and understanding of legal obligations in ensuring that control, choice and empowerment are promoted by staff. 3.2 To provide a set of practical standards that will enable staff to work within an expected culture that is offering choice at every opportunity. 4. Policy 4.1 React Homecare actively seeks to enable Service Users to exercise as much choice as possible in their lives. 4.2 Staff will ensure that Service Users are supported to make their own decisions as far as they are able. 4.3 Service Users who lack the capacity to make some choices may require a best interest decision in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (see the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Policy and Procedure).
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