0151 236 0855What is person-centred support?
Individualised support for every person
What we mean by person-centred support
Everyone needs support from time to time, this is also true for people with disabilities. How this support looks changes over time depending on our abilities, needs and circumstances. We create personalised plans for every person we support so they feel empowered to live the life they want on their terms. These plans involve the person we support, the people who are important to them and their support teams to ensure we create a whole picture of someone’s needs. Person-centred support enables people to meet their basic needs as well as experience exceptional moments. We believe person-centred support is the best way to create full lives.
“With support, I focused on social activities and dating. Now, I attend club nights independently, have reconnected with friends, and met my girlfriend.”
The three pillars of great support
What makes our support special are these three pillars:
Aspirations
Setting our sights high so that a person is not defined by what the people are supporting them might think of as possible
Listening
Ensuring people are heard and are given control over all aspects of their lives.
Enabling
Not doing for someone what they could or should do for themselves.
What person-centred support looks like to the person receiving it
Support staff matched to them
Involvement and inclusion in planning their support
Support to try new life experiences
The ability to shape and influence our organisation
Greater autonomy and control over their own lives
Being part of a supportive community
Speak to our support team
Start the journey to getting person-centred support by speaking with our dedicated support team. You can reach them on welcome@optionsempowers.org.uk
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