


28 Mar 2025

Recommended

Minimum 30 mins

Course

Access

Certification

Voiceover

Care planning is a foundational element of patient-centred healthcare, enabling tailored interventions that align with patient needs, preferences, and goals. This course is designed for healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and care workers, operating within the UK’s health and social care sector. It provides an in-depth understanding of the principles, processes, and practices of effective care planning.
Aligned with the latest UK guidelines and evidence-based standards, the course covers every stage of care planning—from comprehensive assessments to implementation and evaluation. Participants will learn to develop personalised care plans that integrate cultural, social, and individual considerations, ensuring that care delivery promotes dignity, respect, and optimal outcomes. Special focus is placed on multidisciplinary collaboration, ethical and legal compliance, and the use of digital tools for efficient documentation and management.
By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to construct dynamic, patient-centred care plans, manage complex healthcare needs, and adapt interventions to evolving patient circumstances, fostering high-quality and equitable care.


Learning Outcomes.
By the end of this course,participants will be able:
To understand the principles and stages of care planning, including legal and ethical considerations within UK healthcare.
To develop evidence-based, personalised care plans that address patient needs, preferences, and goals.
To enhance multidisciplinary collaboration and communication in care planning and delivery.
To critically evaluate and adapt care plans based on patient progress and changing circumstances.
To utilise digital tools for care planning and documentation, ensuring efficiency and compliance with UK healthcare protocols.
To incorporate cultural, social, and individual factors into care plans, promoting inclusivity, respect, and dignity.
Course
Contents.
01
Definitions, principles, and its role in patient-centred healthcare.
03
Setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) objectives to guide care delivery.
05
Reviewing care plans to assess their effectiveness and adapt to changing patient needs.
08
Using electronic health records (EHRs) and digital platforms for efficient care management.

06
Understanding the legal frameworks and ethical responsibilities underpinning care planning.
09
Care planning for chronic conditions, palliative care, and patients with complex healthcare needs.
02
Identifying and prioritising patient needs, preferences, and goals.
04
Effective communication, documentation, and allocation of resources.
07
Strategies for fostering collaboration and coordination across care teams.
10
Integrating cultural, social, and personal values to enhance inclusivity and respect.
The Care Planning course provides healthcare professionals with the skills to develop, implement, and evaluate care plans that align with patient needs and preferences. Grounded in UK guidelines and evidence-based practices, the course emphasises personalised, culturally competent care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the integration of digital tools. By equipping participants with strategies for managing complex cases and adapting care plans dynamically, this course promotes excellence in healthcare delivery and improves patient outcomes.
