Good care practice must be person-centred and this includes risk assessment and management. Everyone is entitled to make choices, and be as independent as possible regardless of age, disability or condition. Risk enablement is taking a positive approach rather than a negative one. The assessment begins with ‘what can be done’ rather than ‘what can’t be done’.

Learning Outcomes:

• What is risk?
• Positive risk management
• Person-centred approach to risk management
• Principles for person-centred practice
• Risk enablement and dementia
• Legislation and policies
• What happens if something goes wrong?
• Support plans
• Record keeping