Our Service recognises that risk taking is a part of life and that some service users will wish to take certain risks. However, we do as far as practicable; ensure that service users are not subjected to any unnecessary hazards.
If a service user wishes to be included and take part in an activity that involves risk, our Service will ensure that the service user and staff has information available to them, in a format they understand, in order that they can make informed decisions about the risk, and carry out a thorough risk assessment with the individual.
Such risk assessments will be regularly reviewed, with the participation of all parties, in the light of experience. Care support workers are all trained, under the Skills for Care programme to enable them to be appropriately confident and competent in care provision.