It is our intention to discuss consent to share information with our services users early on in their care, usually during the admission process. If the service user refuses consent to share information our care professionals will look to understand the reasons why.
It is important that our care professionals revisit discussions around giving consent to share information during their time in our care as service users can change their decision further into their care.
Care professionals are not prevented from talking to carers about facts they already know. There is only a breach of confidentiality when personal information is newly disclosed.
Sharing information between all those involved in a service users care and support can be extremely helpful to the care team, carer and the cared for.