People have asked us to share more stories. We have put together a collection of short stories (from publications we have written or been involved in), and longer stories, often written by people themselves. You can also see video of people telling their stories on the Videos section of our website.
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Essential Lifestyle Plans
Martin's Essential Lifestyle Plan
Graham's Essential Lifestyle Plan
Charlotte's Essential Lifestyle Plan
Lorraine's Essential Lifestyle Plan
Louise's Essential Lifestyle Plan
Photographs of Essential Lifestyle Plans created in Enfield
Stories
John's story about he gave up smoking
Jackie lived in a large residential home and expressed the wish to move into a supported living unit. She now has her own tenancy, with full time support
David has been staying in a supported living house with two other men for the last two and a half years
Steven lives at Staley House at present with 22 other people and will be moving into his own flat in the summer of next year. Steven and I developed an essential lifestyle plan
Eileen is a very gentle person and often she found it difficult to express what she really wanted
Hello my name is Carmen and I had my first person centred plan about 4 years ago, at the time I had been through a really difficult time which meant that I was living in temporary accommodation
Julie was a young lady in real crisis, she had been subject to bullying in her home and therefore was currently being supported via Adult Protection
Person centred reviews story from Preston
A story about the person centred reviews project in Preston, Lancashire
Rose Davies- A parents perspective
My son, Danny took part in a person-centred review during Year 11 just before his 16th birthday. His school had piloted two Year 9 reviews and extended this to two students in Year 11
I am involved in lots of groups in Cheshire helping people with learning disabilities to speak up for themselves. I am on the Cheshire Self - Advocacy Steering Group, the Cheshire Partnership Board and the East Cheshire Learning Disability Forum
In the past Peter lived at home with his mother and younger brother and sister. When he left school he moved into a shared house with three other men.
My Name is Margaret Cook and I am a Mum of 2 sons Daniel and Martin. Martin has been described as having severe, complex learning and speech difficulties, epilepsy and many other labels attached to him
My name’s Nicky; I’m a single mum, with two children, both of whom have ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder). Michael is 18 and autistic; Emma, who is 17, has Asperger’s Syndrome
When I asked Nicky whether she would like to take part in the Families leading Planning I was very pleased she met the idea with such enthusiasm and was immediately committed to developing a plan for her son Michael
Harry Tuck is a project manager for Lambeth Children’s and Young Peoples Service. They were part of the first waive of the national project to develop person centred transition reviews in schools
Short stories about person centred planning
People have asked us to share more stories. We have put together a collection of short stories (from publications we have written or been involved in), and longer stories, often written by people themselves. You can also see video of people telling their stories on the pinboard section of our website
Cameron's One Page Plan / Star Fish Story for Cameron
What we like and admire about Cammy: He’s happy go lucky and optimistic, inquisitive, generous, helpful...
Adam's One Page Plan
Things we like and admire about Adam:
Great at football, Friendly, Cheerful, Trusting, Fun loving, Lively, Good Natured, Enthusiastic, Lovely smile...
Kayley's Profile
What Others Like and Admire about Kayley Enthusiastic- likes to party! Keen to try new things, lovely eyes, makes people laugh..
Ben's Profile
What others like and admire about me, I am helpful, I’m caring, I’m honest and my energy. Really good on the computer,great taste in music!
Rachel's Profile
What others like and admire about Rachel
Her ‘model-looks’: she is a stunner! Wicked sense of humour...
Michael's Profile
He’s got a great smile. He’s extremely friendly. He’s very brave and kind. He is sharing, trendy and cheeky!
Dominic's Profile
What others like and admire about Dominic:
His big smile! his respect for others; his courage and toughness; his big brown eyes; his lovely hair...
Shannon's one page plan
What people like and admire about Shannon… She’s beautiful, mummy’s little chicken, a little princess...
Adults One Pagers
Stephen's One Page Profile
What people like & admire about me: Cheerful, friendly, caring, helpful, hardworker, caring, chatty...
Sheila's One Page Profile
What people like & admire: Sheila’s cheerful, helpful, and friendly, has a good sense of humour...
Keiran's One Page Profile
What do people like & Admire: Kieron is friendly & outgoing, helpful & obliging. He is organised...
Georgie's One Page Profile for Home
What do people like & Admire: The love she has for her family. A great memory for numbers and films. The way she plays with her toys. She is very caring and friendly.
Joanne's One Page Profile
What people like & admire about me: Fun to be with, friendly, cheerful, will try anything, affectionate...
Jenny's One Page Profile
What people like & admire: A great sense of humour, helpful,
Cares about others, a good gardener...
Julie's One Page Profile
What people like & admire about me: Dress nice, cheerful, caring, helpful, likes to try new things. Friendly, welcoming, polite, funny...
Older People One Pagers
One page about Arthur
What those who know Arthur say they like and admire about him: Charming, Salt of the earth, A real character, Full of humour, A real gent...
Other Plans
Cath's one page plan for Weight Watchers
To see Oscars 8 - 6 plan click here
Example transition Plan for Connor