explain how a service focused approach to risk assessment would differ from a person centred approach? i understand what a person centred approach is but could you give me an example of the difference of the risk assessment, thankyou i would be grateful. this question is in relation to a residential care

Hi dianefoley,

A service focused risk assessment would make decisions that suit the service provider rather than the service user ie be person centred. It could be that the service provider would need to provide resources or change staff rotas etc in order to support the individual to do the things that they want to do so they emphasise what can't be done rather than what can.

Hope that helps

Aunty Sue

thankyou so much, great help, your so good at putting the meanings into words.

hi can you help me out with this question explain how a service focused approach to risk assessment would differ from a person centred approach

Hello
The answer is sort of in the question!
A service focused approach looks at risk and solution from the service's point of view, the person centred from person's point of view.
So, for instance a vulnerable person wants to go out alone into the community, a service based assessment will look at risks/solution to service, i.e. person may get hurt, not good for service so it doesn't happen' p.c. approach looks at risk to person and how this can be minimised/ removed, so maybe person can go out with right support.
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Steadysue

Hi could u help me with a question please. Identify the consequences for individuals of a service focused approach to risk assessment ?

Hello,
It should help you if you look at previous answers. Think along the lines of opportunities missed, quality of life compromised.
Steadysue