7. Washing, dressing, toileting.
7.1 People must be encouraged and supported to conduct their own self-care as much as possible. It must not be undertaken by staff because they feel it is quicker or more convenient.
7.2 Staff must respect the personal religious beliefs and customs of the people they are supporting with regards to cleansing as long as it is within Health and Safety guidelines and falls within the competency level to which they were trained.
7.3 People must be offered maximum privacy within the constraints of needing to be assisted and accompanied.
7.4 If staff should notice any changes in an individual’s appearance that may require attention e.g. rashes, blisters, sores etc these should be noted on the individual’s file and the person supported to seek medical attention.
