Person-centred planning and a strengths-based approach
An integral part of delivering least restrictive practice is understanding an individual’s needs, network, strengths and wishes. The Care Act (2014) recognises "control by the individual over day-to-day life (including over care and support provided and the way it is provided)" as a fundamental component of wellbeing.
To meet our aim of improving quality of life for people with a learning disability or autism, and behaviour that may challenge, we must consider their personal goals and ambitions. Everyone has different aspirations, likes, dislikes, skills, talents and challenges, including the people we support.
A key factor in supporting people to be as happy, healthy and fulfilled as possible is to ensure their support is individualised and accounts for their preferences, skills and specific needs.
Components
Component 1
Care and support planning are completed in the context of The Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and embedded in a framework of Human Rights.
Component 2
Every person will have a person-centred plan, which is created in collaboration with the person (or an advocate) and their network of support.
Component 3
Care plans will be developed that reflect the outcome of person-centred plan. They will reflect the individual’s wishes, values and beliefs. Plans will contain bespoke, personalised and progressive goals.
Component 4
Delivering Regulation 9 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities), Regulations 2014; demonstrating compliance with the Care Quality Commission’s recommendations on personalisation.
Resources and tools
SCIE – What is person-centred care? (video)
Care Quality Commission – Regulation 9: Person-centred care
SCIE – Mental Capacity Act (MCA): Care planning, involvement and person-centred care
Helen Sanderson Associates: Person-centred training and consultancy