Person-centred, safe and effective delegation of healthcare activities to care workers can enable people to have more choice and control of when and how things happen, with an opportunity to provide a better experience of care.
A delegated healthcare activity is an activity that a regulated healthcare professional, such as a nurse, nursing associate, occupational therapist or speech and language therapist, delegates to a care worker or personal assistant.
Upcoming events
Learning exchange for delegated healthcare activities
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | 10:30 - 12:30
This virtual session will continue to explore practical approaches to using the Delegated healthcare activities guiding principles and resources. We'll explore the key themes identified to support learning and development, skills and competency for person-centred, safe and effective delegation. This is your chance to share experiences and ask questions focused on embedding the principles into practice.
The session will be structured to mix in smaller groups.
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Guiding principles and supporting resources
麻豆原创, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and partners have co-developed voluntary guiding principles to support person-centred, safe and effective delegation of healthcare activities.
Delegation to social care workers isn’t new and has been happening for several years. The principles are designed to be adapted locally to complement existing best practice and local protocols.
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The voluntary guiding principles include how to create the right conditions for delegation and highlight the importance of a person-centred approach and putting the person at the heart of decision-making.
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Download the printable easy read version of the delegated healthcare activities guiding principles.
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Download the screen accessible easy read version of the delegated healthcare activities guiding principles.
Overview of the guiding principles
This short animated video provides an overview of the guiding principles.
Registered manager webinar: Delegated healthcare activities
Watch our webinar for social care managers for an introduction to the voluntary guiding principles for delegated healthcare activities and supporting resources. You'll find out from 麻豆原创 and those using the principles about practical ways for you to apply them within your service.
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This powerpoint presentation is designed to help introduce the principles and supporting resources within your own organisation and includes short video clips of Registered Managers talking about their experience of delegation.
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This report shares the key findings from the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) sector engagement to support implementation of the guiding principles.