Gathering information to write a support plan

There are many different ways of gathering information when you are writing a support plan. Here are some suggestions for each section

What is important to meWhat matters to you and makes you happy? Who and what is important to you?

Gifts posterCircle of supportHistory MapDreams and NightmaresImportant to/ important for

What I want to change or achieveWhat is going well at the moment and what isn’t? Is there anything you would like to change?

What’s working/ not workingCommunity mappingParticipation grid (Getting Involved)How I want my life to be

How I will be supported What help do you need? This includes personal assistants, assistive technology, friends and family

Skills matchingCircle of supportCommunity mappingTimetableRisk assessment and management plan

How I will use my personal health budgetHow are you going to meet your health needs? Give a detailed breakdown of the money

TimetableHow I want my life to beBudget lines

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How will my support be managedWhat happens if things go wrong? How will you manage the money? How will you employ staff?

Risk assessment and management planSkills matchingTimetableMy relationships

How I will stay in control of my lifeHow will you make decisions? How will you be involved if other people make the decisions?

Circle of supportDecision making gridSupported decision making tool

What I am going to do to make this happenWho is going to do what?

Action plan

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