PCP & PCR – Person centred planning and person centred reviews
Person centred planning (PCP) describes a collection of processes and tools that can be used to develop action plans for a pre-determined ‘focus person’. Person centred reviews (PCRs) is one of those tools.
Aims of PCR’s:
– directly involve the focus person in making decisions about his or her life
– power is shifted from professionals and services to the focus person
– the focus person is supported to reach his or her aspirations by supporters (e.g. Parents, teachers, etc.)
– the meeting is inclusive (i.e. Jargon free, visual, interactive, pre-elicitation activities, choice of recording methods such as writing/drawing)
– The person’s own skills, values and choices are central. The focus person should have a sense of ownership and independence
– Social inclusion is promoted by identifying activities and relationships within the community which reduce inequality
(DoH, 2001; Downing, Manthorpe and Cowley, 2006, Sanderson and Lewis, 2012)