What is this PAS about?
This is a code of practice covering how rehabilitation services should be delivered for all disabilities and health conditions, and for service users with both short- and long-term needs. It aims to stimulate innovation and commitment to excellence.
Who is this PAS for?
Why should you use this PAS?
PAS 150 aims to improve the quality, efficiency, value and outcomes of rehabilitation services through setting out recommendations for providers working in all sectors, including statutory and non-statutory services.
The recommendations are also intended for individuals working in residential facilities, specialist centres and other local community-based services. It encourages service user independence and autonomy affording them the opportunity to live as they wish.
PAS 150 will allow providers of rehabilitation services to assess their provision for quality, efficiency and value, thus leading to improved outcomes for people using their services.
It supports the service user’s journey through early and specialist rehabilitation, community rehabilitation and vocational rehabilitation.
The service user’s rights and responsibilities, especially related to choice and control, are at the core of PAS 150’s service delivery. Their personal goals inform decision-making throughout. It recognizes service users’ experience and expertise and seeks to strengthen their contribution.
Service providers can use this code of practice to: