Person centred planning

At Capability we have always taken pride in providing disabled people with a specialist and individually-tailored service. Now we are taking that approach one step further through the introduction of 'person centred planning' to enable people to live the life they want.

Person Centred Planning places the individual at the centre of all decisions relating to not only their care and activities but also their life goals, ambitions and aspirations. The individual chooses a group of people they consider to be most important in their lives; be that their friends, family, carers, colleagues or anyone else. This group then supports the individual to make choices about and take control over the direction of their life. This ensures that physical, emotional, social and personal development needs are met in a truly individualised way.

Many individuals who use Capability's services have already had direct experience of Person Centred Planning and can see the real difference it makes to their lives.  One such person is Margaret Anne Howard who has changed the way she receives her service as a result of her sessions, having opted to take up additional 1:1 support to attend college one day per week.  

"I found the person centred planning process both positive and motivating" said Margaret Anne. "Working with people who are close to me helped me to recognise my skills and gifts and think about how I could pursue these meaningfully."

Assistant Support Worker, Danielle Morton, felt privileged to be part of Margaret's person centred planning circle, she said: " I found the process to be very relaxed and comfortable and a great way of increasing my understanding of Margaret Anne's needs, experiences and goals in life.

"On a personal level I have found the experience motivating as it has raised my awareness of how the support provided by Capability makes a difference to people's lives.  The process also helps to establish and maintain strong relationships between staff and the individuals who use our services as we make a commitment together to helping people achieve their goals."