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Deciding what you need

Deciding what you need

You should always be included in discussions about your care and support needs. Your carer should also be able to take part if you agree. Your care coordinator should make sure that your needs are agreed, and should involve any other professionals who give you care and support.

If you can't go to a meeting about your care you should still be given the chance to be involved. This could be in a separate meeting or you may want to ask for an advocate (an independent person who helps you put your views across).

Questions you or your carer might want to ask

  • I need somebody to help me express my views – can you help?

  • If I want my carer or family member to attend this meeting is this possible?

  • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)