Easy Read: Making Choices

You should be involved in decisions about your life and support.

You can make choices about your clothes, food, activities and daily routine.

You can tell staff how you prefer to communicate.

Staff should explain choices in a way you understand.

You can ask for more time or information.

You can say yes or no.

Sometimes a choice may be affected by safety or the law.

Staff should explain why and look for the least restrictive option.

You can ask a family member, friend or advocate to help you.

If you feel your views are being ignored, you can make a complaint.