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Future Care Planning Champions
A Future Care Planning Champion can be any professional who has an interest in helping us create a culture of open and honest conversations about future planning.
What is a Future Care Planning Champion responsible for?
The Future Care Planning Champion role is an opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills. You will be able to work with the HomeFirst Programme to help create a person-centred culture. You can help us by:
- Helping colleagues understand the importance of Future Care Planning
- Signpost colleagues to useful resources
- Offer feedback to the HomeFirst Programme on behalf of your colleagues
- Collaborate with the HomeFirst Programme to produce resources
What is a Future Care Planning Champion not responsible for?
If you are a Future Care Planning Champion this does not mean that you are the only member of your team who should be completing Future Care Plans. Helping people make informed choices and feel in control of their health should be everyone’s business.
The Future Care Planning Champion is not a registered role and is not mandatory for staff.
Why become a Future Care Planning Champion?
By becoming a Future Care Planning champion you will be helping NHSGGC deliver excellent person-centred care, however it is also a great opportunity for your personal development.
Champions will be able to develop their knowledge and skills through:
- Access to Future Care Planning training and resources through the Future Care Planning Champion Hub
- Representing colleagues in feedback forums
- Helping shape training for colleagues across NHSGGC
- Opportunities to pursue quality improvement projects within teams regarding Future Care Plans
- Support from the HomeFirst Team
- Support from fellow Future Care Planning Champions
These development opportunities link to the following KSF categories:
C1 – Communication
C2 – Personal and People Development
C4 – Service Improvement
Q5 – Quality
If you would like to find out more you can download this Role Description.
To become a Future Care Plan Champion please register. Please note you will need to have permission from your Line Manager before becoming a Future Care Plan Champion.
Clinical Advisory Network
If you are a professional and have an interest in this area, you might be interested in joining our Clinical Advisory Network. This network offers comment and feedback to help us create the right resources for staff.