The person nominated will:
- demonstrate a thorough understanding of the nature and impact of mental health issues on individuals
- understand the impact of dementia upon the key people in individuals lives
- keep abreast of emerging practice
- actively promote the importance of person centred care and the biographical model of practice
challenge outdated or poor attitudes and practices - work to support individuals and their families to take as much control over their lives as they are willing or able to
- act as a role model to colleagues, and
- promote the respect, dignity and wellbeing of individuals using services in all aspects of their work.
Examples of the nominees work should be recorded, together with outcomes.
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