1. Person Centred Planning What is it? The way to make DREAMS happen

2. The White Paper states….. Workers should help people be independent and make choices. Service Managers should consult people on running and improving services. Care Managers should respond to people’s choice of how they want to live and be supported. Commissioners should invest in systems that uphold people’s rights.

3. What does PCP mean for you? A way to reach your dreams ‘Person Centred’ means doing something in a way that You want and which helps You to be part of Your neighbourhood

4. Who is involved? You are the most important person Other people may help:- Parents Parents Carers Carers Friends Friends Anyone You choose Anyone You choose

5. What is used? You You You can choose how you want to plan You can choose how you want to plan You can plan by telling people what you would like to happen You can plan by telling people what you would like to happen

6. There can be different types of plans Essential Lifestyle Planning Essential Lifestyle Planning Making Action Plans Making Action Plans Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope (PATH) Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope (PATH) A Blank piece of paper A Blank piece of paper These are just to help make it easier Ask your key worker to explain

7. Health Action Plan This can help to keep you healthy and safe

8. When to use P.C.P. It can be useful when thinking about:- Letting People know what is really important to you Letting People know what is really important to you Making new friends Making new friends Keeping healthy and well Keeping healthy and well Going to College Going to College Getting a job Getting a job Use it as often as You require

9. What is achieved? Your plan shows what’s possible, not just what’s on offer Your plan shows what’s possible, not just what’s on offer You live the life you want You live the life you want Good things keep happening to you Good things keep happening to you People keep listening to you People keep listening to you You follow your dream with people you choose You follow your dream with people you choose

10. Key Features You are at the centre of your plan Family and friends are partners The Plan shows what’s important to You The plan helps You to be part of Your community Remember! Things don’t stop when Your first plan is written

11. Thank you for coming Enjoy your day! JR Cath and Joan