...Helen Sanderson; Jeanette Thompson; Jackie Kilbane Recent research (Robertson et al, 2005) has demonstrated that person‐centred planning (PCP) leads to positive changes for people. This research shows how PCP is associated with benefits in the areas of community involvement, contact with friends...

... political approach, encouraging the taking of opportunities that are available and the shaping of structures and initiatives which are part of the implementation arrangements. Finally, it challenges Cumella's interpretation of person‐centred planning and seeks to offer some clarity on best use of person...

...Helen Sanderson Person‐centred planning is central to Valuing People. This has resulted in lots of planning activity, but implementing plans in services is deeply challenging. Developing person‐centred teams is a key to implementing plans. This article presents a model for developing person‐centred...

... planners commit to an inclusive process. KEYWORDS: LEARNING DISABILITY; PARTNERSHIP; PERSON-CENTRED PLANNING; USER PARTICIPATION Contact details: atyson@westsussex.gov.uk; alicia.wood@westsussex.gov.uk Introduction Valuing People proposes a paradigm shift in the way in which people with and without...