Risk Assessments

Risk assessments should be completed and reviewed regularly by people with the skills, competence, qualifications, and experience to do so. All risk assessments should include plans for managing any identified risks. Risk assessments, planning, and delivery of care and treatment should: (scroll through)

Balance the needs and safety of people using the service with their rights and preferences are taken into consideration

Include arrangements to respond appropriately to a service user’s changing needs

Be carried out in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005, which includes best interest decision-making, lawful restraint, or application for authorisation for deprivation of liberty.