I establish with an individual how they want to be supported by asking them. If they are unsure I will try to offer some ideas so that they have choices about the support they receive. I will then work with the individual and other health and social care professionals to make this a reality.
246: Support person centred thinking and planning (LD 202)
LD202 NVQ Module
Use person-centred thinking to know and act on what is important to the individual
I use person-centred thinking to know what is important to an individual by regularly conversing with them and asking them what is important to them. In some cases, I will use person-centred tools to document what is important to them. I will then work with the individual to create a plan of action regarding what we can do to pursue these things that are important and regularly review our progress paying particular attention to what is working and not working and doing my best to answer any questions they have.
Describe how to prepare for own person-centred review
I would prepare for my own person-centred review by asking myself the following questions:
- What do I like/admire about myself?
- What is important to me now and in the future?
- What additional support do I need in achieving my aims?
- What is working and not working for me and others?
- Any questions/struggles I have?
- What actions should I take?
Describe how helpful using a person-centred thinking tool was to identify actions in relation to own life
The 4 Plus 1 Questions Tool above was very helpful in identifying what actions I should take to stop smoking completely because it outlined what I have done so far, the progress I have made in cutting down my smoking and the belief I have gained in my ability to stop smoking completely. This information allowed me to make the decision that I really can stop smoking over the coming weeks, which I never would have dreamed of a month ago.
Describe own relationship circle
My own relationship circle has my girlfriend and my kids at the centre. Just outside of that ring is where my mum, dad, brother and best friends are located. The next most important people to me are my auntie, cousin, grandad and other friends and the outer rim has my work colleagues and other professional acquaintances in it.