What is the Young Persons Charter?

The Young Persons Charter sets your rights as a service user of our service. You have the right to:

• have your social, emotional, psychological and physical needs met wherever possible
• participate fully in the formulation and review of your individual support plan
• have access to community facilities including health care, education and leisure
• live in an environment that enables you to reach your potential
• be consulted on any aspect of your care, support, or environment that will affect your life
• be treated in a manner that retains your dignity and privacy
• complain about any aspect of your support service
• make your own choices, even if that involves an element of risk
• exercise all your civil and natural rights
• maintain family, friends and personal contacts
• have access to your personal file
• take responsibility for your own personal affairs
• be treated as an individual
• have an advocate of your choice