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Person-Centred Care

Our Approach to Person-Centred Care

At Fairfield House Residential Care Home, our care philosophy is built around one core principle: person centred care.

We believe every individual is unique. That’s why every care plan we create is tailored specifically to the needs, preferences, and life history of each resident. From the very first meeting with a new resident and their family, we focus on delivering care that respects dignity, independence, and individuality.

What Is Person Centred Care?

Person centred care is an approach that places the individual at the heart of all decisions about their care and support.

Rather than focusing only on medical needs or conditions, it considers:

  • Personal preferences and routines
  • Emotional and social wellbeing
  • Life experiences and values
  • Independence and choice

This ensures care is not only effective, but also meaningful and respectful.

Why Is Person Centred Care Important?

Understanding why person centred care is important is key when choosing the right care home.

This approach helps to:

  • Promote dignity and respect
  • Improve quality of life
  • Encourage independence wherever possible
  • Build trust between residents and carers
  • Reduce anxiety, particularly for those with dementia

At Fairfield House, this philosophy underpins everything we do, from daily routines to long-term care planning.

Principles of Person Centred Care

We actively promote the key principles of person centred care in all aspects of our service:

  • Delivering a consistently high standard of care
  • Maximising independence
  • Encouraging choice and control
  • Supporting emotional and social wellbeing
  • Providing a safe, welcoming environment

Benefits of Person Centred Care

There are many benefits of person centred care, including:

  • Greater independence and confidence
  • Improved emotional wellbeing
  • Stronger relationships with carers
  • Reduced stress and confusion
  • A more fulfilling daily life

For families, it provides reassurance that their loved one is receiving care that truly reflects who they are.

Person Centred Care for Dementia

Person centred care in dementia is especially important.

At Fairfield House, we have introduced “Communication and Care Giving in Dementia: a Positive Vision” by Gemma Jones to support our team in delivering exceptional dementia care.

Our staff receive specialist training covering:

  • Dementia care techniques
  • The effects of sensory and perceptual changes
  • Understanding behaviour and communication
  • Supporting emotional wellbeing

We believe that all behaviour has meaning, and by understanding the person behind the condition, we can provide more compassionate and effective care.

A Case Study in Dementia Care

Mr Smith, who is a widow and has dementia, is trying to find his way out of the residence, you are trying to stop him. He tells you his wife is at home waiting for him. “She is ill and needs me, please help me to get out of here, can’t you see it’s cruel to keep me here when I should go home.” How do you react?

To deal with this situation our staff are taught techniques to allay fear and to validate the feelings of our dementia clients. All behaviour has meaning, including behaviour in dementia, and purpose. It can sometimes be difficult to find out the reason behind a particular behaviour. Blaming dementia can result in missed opportunities to understand changed perceptions and alleviate underlying illness or injury or fear and frustration.

resident enjoying a cup of tea
family participating in activity with residents

Our Commitment to High-Quality Care

We consider our philosophy of care to be the promotion of:

  • Continuously high standards of person centred care
  • Independence and dignity
  • Choice and control
  • A varied and stimulating social programme
  • Friendly, experienced, and compassionate staff

“Good Care is based on understanding and to do goodness to a person means to increase their dignity. Ideal Care could be defined as an attitude and supportive actions which make a person feel valued, safe, nurtured and cared for, regardless of their illness, irrespective of their gender, race, creed, past achievements or their short comings as a human being”

GMM Jones 2002

If you’d like to find out more about Fairfield House, please call 01297 443 513 or email us, we’d love to hear from you.

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