Support Plan - Ms E

1 Support plan - Ms EThis Support plan is forMs EThis Support plan is being made byMs E and Mike Steel, WECILP eople to share this Support plan withEveryoneAbout MeMy life now, and how I want it beWhat is goingwell in my life- Visiting family in Newtown -Using ABC Care, the staffunderstand me, are flexibleand plan around my healthas it changes. - Holistictherapy and specialist haircare. These are importantfor managing my health, inmind and body. Plus is achance for me to get out andmeet people. - Going outand meeting I do get achance, it makes a bigimprovement in mywellbeing, confidencearound others and how I feelin is not goingwellMy health has got a lotworse in the last few pain, tiredness anddepression mean I often feellike I am not me.

2 When I amhaving a bad day I find itdifficult to talk or do manythings, so need moresupport with daily tasks. - Myfamily live now outside of thearea, so I can no longerhave their Support . - When Ihave been very ill I haveneeded more help from ABCA gency. I had to choosebetween Support during theday and Support in theevening or night. I would likeadvice about using mypersonal budget from thecouncil, as my healthchanges: I would like to usesome of budget for things Ican do when feelingstronger (things that improvehow I feel, like doing acourse or going out), and beable to put some by forwhen I am unwell.

3 - Nothaving routines in my life. Ifeel that am in a viciouscycle, become more unwell,more depressed and thenneed more day-to-daysupport. - I was havingCognitive BehaviourTherapy, but it has finishednow. It started to help me todeal with things, so I wouldlike to find out about moretherapy. I am worried aboutmy mental health gettingworse. Finally, I find it hardto ask for help, but realisethat I do need more supportnow, so that I can moveforward, be moreindependent and learn tocope and need less supportin goals andthings I want toachieve from life- Getting the right amount ofsupport now, so I can moveforward in life.

4 - Move house- Find out about what I cando about my Dyslexia. - Getout and about more, toimprove my physical andmental wellbeing. - Start acollege course, for examplelearn a language. - Find outabout therapy sessions -Find out about volunteering,to learn and Support otherpeople with I bring to my Support PlanWhat I am goodat, my skills andwhat people likeabout meTalented, funny, caring,generous, kind, andphilosophical - Other peoplehave said this! I velearned to be a fighter, bycoping some very difficultthings in life, but sometimesits hard.

5 I feel that if andwhen I regain myindependence I could usemy experience skills to helpother or help Ialready have- ABC Care Agency - dailytasks, encouragement andkeeping me safe. - My familyin Newtown - Morale andemotional Support . - WECIL -Advice about DirectPayments, benefits and whoto this meansto me, and whatwould happen if Idid not have thissupportI need more Support due tothe changes in my without the Support Ialready have I could notcope, or manage basicthings like eating people involved in my Support PlanNameHow they are involvedAre they paidto do this?

6 PhotoABCA gencyCare and SupportYes, PersonalBudgetGPFor my physical and mental healthBy NHS, notmeMySisterMorale Support and respiteNoWECILS taffAdvice and Support with DirectPayments, Benefits and Support PlanNot by meWhat's important to me, and for meThe mostSeeing my family and friends Makingimportantthings Ineedeverydaysure my Mum is being looked afterHaving accessible information andchoices about Support Going out andabout - and be part of my communityHaving routines & sleeping regularlyPeople to Support me and encourageme that understand my needs changeRemembering, or being supported toeat, drink and take my medicationKeeping my home warm, cleanKeeping me safe when out & aboutWhat I like,what I donot likeMy interests, my likes.

7 Family & whenable meeting new people & friendsGardening, Art and craftsComplementary & alternativetherapies Quiet environmentsLearning and doing new things_____What I dont like, what stresses me out:Not being told about changes topolicies and people can be supportedFeeling that I am not able to do thingsothers can - especially if there isanother way Cold weather, becauseof the impact on my health Not havingthe energy or motivation because ofmental & physical health Home notfeeling safe, not quiet, not clean andtidy.

8 Being overwhelmed by places,people, events, daily tasks etc Lack ofsleep Being stuck indoors all the timeHow best tosupport meSend me information in a way I canaccess - large print on bluebackground Send me e-mails ANDput anything in writing: I my memoryvaries but I have a system! My healthand needs change alot, so please askme how I am before planningsomething that day. Be honest aboutwhat you can or cant do Having aholistic view point about themanagement of my physical andmental health needsDaily LivingEating, drinking and preparing meals - What I need supportwith, or what needs to with Support from ABC, but need more Needs toHappen?

9 With Support from someone I pay - ABCHow often do youwant this tohappen?I want this to happen 7 times long wouldit take each time?Coping Week: 15mins Bad Week: 30minsWho needs to beinvolved? Whocould do this?ABC AgencyHow would thisbe paid for, ifthere is a cost?Direct PaymentsWhen must thisstart happening?Jan 2014 The differencethis will thismake to my lifeis, I will my basic daily needsSafer and prepared for problemsFrom my Local Council outcomes: - To be able to eatdrink and prepare my meals - To keep myself safe -Changeable NeedsEating, drinking and preparing meals - What I need supportwith, or what needs to able to go out for mealsWhat Needs toHappen?

10 Pay for a friend's meal, as a reward for getting me outsafely and giving Support OR If friend not available: ABCCare agencyHow often do youwant this tohappen?Coping week: once a week Bad week: Would 'save' thehours, if not usedHow long wouldit take each time?If with Support from ABC Agency: 3 hoursWho needs to beinvolved? Whocould do this?ABC Agency FriendsHow would thisbe paid for, ifthere is a cost?Direct PaymentsWhen must thisstart happening?Jan 2014 The differencethis will thismake to my lifeis, I will my basic daily needsGetting out and meeting peopleFrom my Local Council outcomes: - To be able to eatdrink and prepare my meals - To be able to be part ofmy community From my goals: Get out and aboutmore, to improve my physical and mental Care - What I need Support with, or what needs with washing, getting to and from the toilet andbath.