Person Centred Outcomes more than bits of paper

Person Centred Outcomes: more than bits of paper Bev Ashman

The paper work

Paper alone can’t change peoples lives “To make progress means turning person centred plans into person centred action. Some of this may be about changing where people live or work, or what kind of funding they receive. But for people with significant disabilities, person centred action will always entail providing direct practical support to the individual to help them make the most of the opportunities available in their life. This kind of help is essential to help people get what they want in reality. ” Mansell et al. , 2005

A range of tools and approaches Pers on C Plan entred ning on s r Pe tred n Ce king n Thi e Activ t or Supp Po Be siti ha ve Su vio pp ur ort LL E P S ork w e m Fra Ef Com fective mun icati on ive s n Inte ction ra Inte

Person Centred Planning Informs about the longer term direction, the bigger picture Person Centred Action Active Support Effective Communication Person Centred Thinking Positive Behaviour Support Informs about individual strengths, possible directions and aspirations, grounded in reality United Response | www. unitedresponse. org. uk Intensive Interaction SPELL framework

Individual supporters all of the time Team work ongoing Developing a 24/7 approach

Ensuring we do what we say How can we ensure we support people in person centred ways consistently? How can we reduce or dependency on paperwork to lead practice? Identify alternative ways to share information with staff How can we promote a 24/7 approach?

Cla r & d ify ex eve pec ta l sta op se tions nda rvi rds ce Dev “Ho w. I rsh e d a Le elop Pro Suppo rt files like sup & need por my t“ ip ice Practelling od • M aching o • C pervision s g u • S am meetin e • T ons n i t c a w Revie aper p ot skills, s ’ f f a t s p Develo e and c n e d i f con ty creativi United Response | www. unitedresponse. org. uk

Resources Promoting Person Centred Support and Positive Outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities: DVD & booklets Available from www. unitedresponse. org. uk