CHAPTER / MODULE: Person-Centred Planning and Care
1. FULL PROFESSIONAL MODULE
What is Person-Centred Planning?
Person-centred planning and care is a collaborative approach that:
- Empowers individuals to direct their own care
- Focuses on strengths, goals, and preferences
- Moves away from a “one-size-fits-all” model
It supports the person as a whole individual, including:
- Physical health
- Emotional wellbeing
- Social life and relationships
Key Principle
The person is at the centre of all decisions about their life and care
Key Components of Person-Centred Care
1. Individual Ownership
- The plan is created with the person, not for them
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Often written in first person:
- “I want to…”
- “I need support with…”
2. Holistic Focus
- Not just medical care
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Includes:
- Interests
- Hobbies
- Relationships
- Emotional needs
3. Empowerment and Choice
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The person is supported to:
- Make decisions
- Express preferences
- Maintain independence
4. Needs-Led Support
- Services adapt to the person
- The person should not be forced to fit the system
Core Elements of a Person-Centred Plan
Personalised Goals
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What the person wants to:
- Achieve
- Maintain
- Improve
Strengths-Based Approach
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Focus on:
- What the person can do
- Their abilities and skills
Partnership Working
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Collaboration between:
- The person
- Family or carers
- Professionals
Regular Reviews
- The plan is a living document
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It should:
- Change over time
- Reflect new needs and goals
Benefits of Person-Centred Care
- Improved quality of life
- Higher satisfaction with care
- Increased independence
- Greater dignity and respect
- Better engagement with services
Link to Your Previous Modules
This connects directly to:
- Communication (“Talk to me, not about me”)
- Sensory support
- Trust and past experiences
👉 Without person-centred planning, those cannot be applied properly.
Core Messages
“Nothing about me, without me.”
“The person is the expert in their own life.”
2. EASY READ MODULE
Person-Centred Care Plan
What is it?
- A plan about me
- It helps people support me properly
It is about:
- What I want
- What I need
- What I like
I Am Important
- I help make the plan
- People listen to me
My Choices
- I can choose what happens
- I can say yes or no
My Life
- Not just health
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Also:
- Friends
- Hobbies
- Feelings
What is in My Plan?
- My goals
- My strengths
- What helps me
- What support I need
Working Together
- Me
- My family or carer
- Professionals
Plans Can Change
- My needs can change
- My plan should change too
Why It Helps
- I feel respected
- I feel safe
- I feel more independent
Important Message
👉 “Nothing about me, without me”
3. POWERPOINT SLIDES
Slide 1 – Title
Person-Centred Planning and Care
Slide 2 – What is it?
- Person first
- Not one-size-fits-all
- Based on individual needs
Slide 3 – Key Principle
“The person is at the centre”
Slide 4 – Individual Ownership
- Created with the person
- Not for them
Slide 5 – Holistic Care
- Physical
- Emotional
- Social
Slide 6 – Empowerment
- Choice
- Control
- Independence
Slide 7 – Needs-Led Support
- Adapt services to the person
Slide 8 – Core Elements
- Goals
- Strengths
- Partnership
- Reviews
Slide 9 – Benefits
- Better outcomes
- Independence
- Dignity
Slide 10 – Key Message
“Nothing about me, without me”
4. TRAINING CHECKLIST
Before Planning:
☐ Speak to the person
☐ Understand preferences
☐ Identify communication needs
During Planning:
☐ Include the person
☐ Focus on strengths
☐ Set clear goals
After Planning:
☐ Review regularly
☐ Update when needed
☐ Check satisfaction
5. ROLE-PLAY ACTIVITY
Scenario:
Creating a care plan.
Poor Practice:
- Professional writes plan alone
- Uses complex language
- Does not involve person
Good Practice:
- Talks with the person
- Uses simple language
- Includes their goals and choices
Reflection:
- Who was in control?
- Was the plan personalised?
6. STRONG TRAINING STATEMENTS
“A care plan is only person-centred if the person is involved.”
“Support should fit the person—not the system.”
“Independence grows when people are given choice.”
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