8.1 Where needs are identified, the individual’s social care record will include:
- the type of support required
- how needs are to be met
- where information was provided by anyone other than the individual concerned, the name of the person who provided the information and the reason why
- where relevant, confirmation that the individual has given their specific consent to communication support being provided by a family member or any other person who is not a registered communication professional
8.2 Information and communication needs will be recorded in the support/carer plan.
8.3 The social care record and plan will be amended when it is identified that information and/or communication needs have changed.
