> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://play.equal.care/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://play.equal.care/equal-cares-model/teams.md).

# Teams

We help people looking for care and support to build their own Teams. This person is always the Team Owner or Leader. 

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Team members may include trusted friends, family, paid or voluntary care workers, peer supporters-in fact, anyone who the Team Owner wants to be a member.&#x20;

Membership of a team goes two ways: the team member and the team owner must both consent.&#x20;

With the help of a Team Starter the Team Owner can build their Team. The Team Starter may also work with family members or friends that the Team Owner has nominated to advocate for them. If the Team Owner is not receiving personal care they can start their team by themselves or with the support of friends or family\*.

{% hint style="info" %}
*\*The Care Quality Commission regulates Equal Care Co-op for certain activities. If we give personal care or help people with their medicines we have to start the team with the help of a Team Starter to make sure all the i’s are dotted and the t’s are crossed.*
{% endhint %}

The Team’s aim is to support the team owner to reach the outcomes and experiences they want for themselves and their support. Team Owners may choose to be very involved in their team and how it works or they may be less involved.&#x20;

Every Equal Care Team is unique.


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