Adult Social Care Glossary, v 0.6

WELLBEING AND INDEPENDENCE
-LIVING THE LIFE I WANT, KEEPING SAFE AND WELL

These I statements focus on people’s expectations to live a fulfilling life, connected to family, friends and community, with support that promotes wellbeing and independence.

I can live the life I want and do the things that are important to me as independently as possible.
I am treated with respect and dignity.
I feel safe and am supported to understand and manage any risks.
I am supported to manage my health in a way that makes sense to me.
I have people in my life who care about me – family, friends and people in my community.
I am valued for the contribution that I make to my community.
I have a place I can call home, not just a ‘bed’ or somewhere that provides me with care.
I live in a home which is accessible and designed so that I can be as independent as possible.