Anne's Law factsheet

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Supporting meaningful connection and why it is important for people factsheet

Meaningful connection is about all the connections that are important to people – families, friends, staff, pets, the wider community, and can also include our environment and belongings.

Including family carers as partners in care factsheet

Families and friends of people who live in care homes have an essential part to play as partners in care, fulfilling a variety of roles which support people’s wellbeing and personhood, and going far beyond “just being a visitor”.  They have been described as “guardians of the identity and dignity of their loved ones”.

Supporting positive peer relationships for people who live in care homes factsheet

Research has shown that meaningful connection is integral to promoting health and wellbeing. It is also a fundamental human right. It allows people to feel valued as individuals and enhances personhood. A lack of connection has profound negative consequences for people’s emotional, mental and physical health and wellbeing.

A human-rights based approach including the Health and Social Care Standards factsheet

Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms which belong to everybody. They are based around respect for the fundamental dignity, autonomy and equality of all people, and underpin the Health and Social Care Standards.

Supporting meaningful connection during an outbreak situation factsheet

Meaningful connection is important for everyone. Experiencing connections with others that are valued and meaningful has profound impacts on physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing.  It is essential to our identity and personhood and is a fundamental part of our human rights. Research confirms that when people do not experience meaningful connection, the negative consequences for their physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing are far-reaching.

Celebrating good practice factsheet

Recognising and celebrating good practice has many benefits – it inspires and motivates, lets people feel valued for their contribution, and helps to build on what is working well.

Visiting in adult and older people’s care homes factsheet

People experiencing care in care homes have the right to see, spend time with, and where appropriate be supported with day-to-day care by people who are important to them. They have the right to go out if they wish and to take part in their community, and should not be discouraged from doing so.

Supporting meaningful connection when people are living with dementia factsheet

Positive interactions and relationships with family and friends are associated with generally higher levels of wellbeing for people living with dementia. Family carers can provide emotional support, help people adjust to life in a care home and maintain contact with the wider world and extended family and friends.