Person Centred Planning

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This paper was commissioned by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. It is one of a collection of papers commissioned by JRF to explore the experiences in the UK of using Person Centred Planning and develop a better understanding of what is being achieved through Person Centred Planning and what barriers exist to its continued development. The views expressed in this paper are solely those of the author. Person Centred Planning : KEY FEATURES AND APPROACHES Helen Sanderson November 2000 2PERSON Centred Planning : KEY FEATURES AND APPROACHES Helen Sanderson This paper defines Person Centred Planning ; identifies five key features that will be recognised in all a

‘Person centred planning begins when peop le decide to listen carefully and in ways that can strengthen the voice of people who have been or are at risk of being silenced.’ John O’Brien Person centred planning is rooted in the principles of shared power and self-determination.

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