Early review
An early review checks whether the visits, tasks, timings, communication and staff arrangements work in practice. It also gives the person an opportunity to raise concerns or request adjustments.
How care begins
Care should change when the person's life changes
A care plan is not a permanent description of someone. We review support after commencement, at planned intervals and when needs, wishes, risks or circumstances change.
Who this is for
Current clients, families, representatives and professionals
What you will learn
Know when reviews happen, how to request one and what changes may follow.
Speak with us
0115 681 2514Routine reviews
Planned reviews consider outcomes, care records, feedback, changes in ability, medication, mobility, nutrition, skin, continence, cognition, mood, environment, informal support and professional advice.
Reviews after change or concern
A review may be triggered by hospital admission or discharge, a fall, medication change, deterioration, new equipment, safeguarding concern, repeated refusal, complaint, incident, family feedback, professional update or package change.
How the person is involved
The person should be asked what is working, what is not and what they want to change. Communication support, family involvement or advocacy can be arranged according to the person's wishes and legal position.
Possible outcomes
A review may confirm the existing plan, change tasks or visit times, add controls, request professional input, increase or reduce support, require staff retraining or conclude that another service model is needed. Changes are not implemented informally where they affect safety, cost or responsibility.
Urgent changes
Contact MoreLoved Care promptly if there has been a significant change. Call emergency services for immediate danger or serious illness; the review process is not an emergency response.
Answers
Frequently asked questions.
Yes. Explain what has changed or what is not working so the appropriate urgency and information can be considered.
Not automatically. Any proposed change affecting cost is explained and agreed through the appropriate funding or service-agreement route.
Yes, where they are involved and authorised. The person receiving care should remain central to the discussion.
We will explain the concerns, involve relevant people and support a planned transition where possible. Immediate risk may require urgent action.
A complaint may lead to a care review, but it also follows the complaints process so that the concern is investigated and responded to properly.
Next step
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