The Dynamic Support Approach needs your consent to work with you.
Consent means saying “yes” to something you want to happen and you understand what it will mean for you. It means you agree to it.
You can say “no” if you understand and do not agree.
Information should be given in advance to help you decide if you want these services to be involved in your care and support.
Capacity means you understand the information given to you and can make a decision using that information. It means you know what will happen if you say yes or no. It means you can make your own decisions.
Your understanding can change, for example if you feel unwell or have a disability that limits your learning.
If you are unable to make the decision about consent by yourself, professionals and people supporting you can have a 'Best Interest Meeting' to decide 'yes or no' about involving these services.
If you are under 16, your parent or legal guardian will need to make the decision on your behalf. They can involve you when making the decision.
Below are some questions and answers about consent that may help you to decide whether the Dynamic Support Approach is right for you:
The Dynamic Support Database holds information like:
The information is kept for as long as you need support.
Once you no longer need help:
If your mental health remains well and the support you are receiving is right for you, your information will be permanently removed from the file after six years.
The information on the Dynamic Support Database can be seen by:
Yes. If something does not seem right or if something about your needs or health changes, your records can be updated to make sure you get the right support.
Yes, you can see your information on the Dynamic Support Database through a subject access request, which is your right.
If you are under 16, your parents or guardians need to make this request.
You or your parent/guardian need to write a letter or an email asking to see your information.
The people in charge of the Dynamic Support Database will give you a copy of your information. However, as some of the information is not owned by the people in charge of the database, they may suggest that you approach the writers of the information, (that is, social worker, doctor, education worker etc.) to get a copy of your records.
If you find any mistakes, you can ask them to fix it.
UK law states that people aged 16 and over can make their own decisions about accepting support from social care or health care services.