Sunday, 22 March 2026

What is a Person-Centred Care Plan? (Simple Explanation)

 


Professional Version

A person-centred care plan is a document that:

  • Describes a person’s needs, preferences, and goals
  • Explains how care should be delivered in a way that suits them
  • Is created with the person, not just for them

It includes:

  • How the person likes to communicate
  • What support they need
  • What they like and dislike
  • Any sensory needs (e.g., noise, touch, light)
  • Health needs and treatments
  • Personal choices and routines

Key principle:

The person is at the centre of all decisions


Easy Read Version (to add into your module)

What is a Care Plan?

A care plan is:

  • A plan about me
  • It helps people know how to support me

What is in My Care Plan?

  • What I like
  • What I don’t like
  • How I communicate
  • What helps me feel calm
  • What support I need

Important

  • I should be involved
  • People should listen to me

Simple Message

👉 “Nothing about me, without me”


Short Definition (for posters / slides)

Person-Centred Care Plan:

A plan that puts the person first and explains how to support them in the way that works best for them.


Where to Add This in Your Module

I recommend placing it:
👉 Right at the start of your Easy Read Master Module (after the title)

So learners understand:

  • What a care plan is
  • Why everything else in the module matters

Optional Add-On (Very Strong for Training)

You could include a quick reflective question:

“Did the person help create this plan?”

If the answer is no → it’s not truly person-centred

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