We are working with a range of people to develop two practical reflective self-assessment toolkits -
One for professionals and one for individuals and families
Both of these focus on approaches, power sharing, accountability and learning around Long Term Hospital Admissions for people with Learning Disabilities and Autistic People.
We need more people to help us develop and test our ideas.
Why? Because this approach isn't happening routinely across Scotland and many things still don't make sense.
Principles –
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Simple to Use
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It’s for everyone involved (two versions)
Individuals + Families / Professionals with a strong crossover section
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It should welcome you whether you are advanced in your practice or just frustrated at what is happening
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Space for “I” and “we” self evaluation
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Encourages analysis shared accountability and learning
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The focus is on evidence of what you do and the outcomes – many people say they are acting in a Person Led / Human Rights based way because they use the language
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Minimal jargon but high on credibility – if we make a statement, we back it up
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The evidence and further reading is separate but easy to find – keeps the toolkit short and accessible
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It calls out common barriers and presents a different set of questions responses and accountability paths
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It presents positive examples of what to do and how to analyse and respond
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It creates opportunities for others to join the process and ways to proceed if they continue to avoid engaging positively
