Social services and well-being (Wales) act 2014

Question 1

What is their aim?

Answer 1

To focus on the well-being of individuals who need care and support and carers who need support and promote their well-being and resilience

Question 2

4 fundamental principles of the act

Answer 2

• voice and control
• co- production
• well-being
• early intervention and prevention

Question 3

voice and control

Answer 3

People should be encouraged to have a new relationship with these services. One where their voice is heard and they have control, as equal partnership with professionals

Question 4

Preventative services should be…

Answer 4

• universally provided so that even those who don’t regularly get support from social services can benefit
• target at people who are at a higher risk of developing certain conditions
• Removing barriers people face preventing them from making preventative actions

Question 5

co-production

Answer 5

individuals and professionals working together with shared power and responsibility

Question 6

2 examples of co-production

Answer 6

• seeing people as assets and focusing on what they can contribute
• Identifying and building on their capabilities

Question 7

How do they focus on their wellbeing?

Answer 7

consider the well-being definitions