Nicks Circle Meeting 17 th February 2010

Who is here? Nick Pete Sarah Adam Ian Martin Pat Wendy Lizzie Emily Pippa Stacie Sue Clare Karen Kath Helen

Things that we like and admire about Nick Funny Cheeky Jolly He has taught me so much Affectionate Loves singing Stylish Determined Caring Knows what he wants Happy Gentle Quick at learning Calm Excitable Loves women Smiley Fantastic hands and fingernails Enid

Things that are important to Nick now Friends – in particular Sue and Stacie Having dedicated P.A.’s Job at fruit and veg shop on Tuesday Music – loves all music Having time out to play with his train set Computer To have his drinking cup and drink lying down His ‘blue’ Toothbrush To have a ‘flicky’ if he is bored or stressed To have someone to talk to and not to be ignored Going regularly to the caf Spending time with mum and dad Having time away from mum and dad Routines Weekends away at Ribby Hall Going to visit friends Feeling safe at home Going to lots of different places Going out in the car To have lots of variety and not to get bored Musical toys Watching DVD’s Watching game shows on TV Mobile phone

Things that are important to Nick in the future To live in Hesketh Bank and be part of the local community Not to be bored Trying new things – jet skiing and quad biking Continuity of the PA Team Finances – making sure there is money for PA’s, home, etc Keeping an individual life Having and identified person to oversee the finances Getting a new house Having a suitable bed time Having his own copy of his PCP For the circle to be ongoing and move forward To keep his person centred plan alive

What is working/not working WorkingNot working Nick Daily routine Being able to go out to different places Getting more independence Having friends Visiting people Working in the village and being part of village life Getting bored Not having enough people to talk to Having to go to bed early Immediate Family PA Support Nicks work That wider family are here Being invited here (from wider family) Not having our own time Nick not sleeping Nicks ‘blue’ and musical toys Nick not seeing the wider family Nick not drinking away from home Wider family Being invited hereNot understanding Nick and the way things work

What is working/not working PA’s Being Nicks PA Doubling up so we can go out for a full day Friends Nick coming to the caf to see us Learning more about Nick each time we see him Work Having Nick working at the shop and collecting orders for me Nick adding something to the shop

Issues to resolve How can we find out about Music Therapy sessions for Nick Getting Nicks mortgage Buying the new house Personal care issues – getting back to what we know is possible

Action Plan WhoWill do whatBy when WendySend copy of Nicks PCP to Sarah18 th Feb AllPut together contact list at end of the night and Helen will circulate Tonight ClareRing family and friends to arrange visits and activities22 nd Feb Ian, Pat, Martin Invite Nick to do things with them when there are opportunities June WendyDraw up timetable of PA’s and holidays to to family so they know when Nick is free and has support so they can invite him to do things with them 26 th Feb SueTo organise for Nick to go Jet SkiingDecember 2010 AllTo meet as a circle at least 4 times a year. Next meeting Tuesday 18 th May at 7.30pm 18 th May HelenType up and circulate notes after meeting and to recirculate 1 week before the next meeting

Contact List NameTelephone Pat Edgar Clare Watkinson Sue Pinder Ian Fitzpatrick Lizzie Fitzpatrick Pete and Wendy li.co.uk Helen smith