About Me- A One Page Profile
My name
People who
are
important to
me
My sister and her family
My friends in Brighton
The staff
My friends at football
My friends at music group
My volunteer buddy, Dominic
It is important to me that
My iPhone, music, having a beer, having a laugh, dancing, TV,
Attending my music group, attending my football group.
I am great at
I sometimes find it difficult to
Most things!
I need support and encouragement, I’m a good cook but
lack attention and concentration so I’m liable to wander
off if not kept on task.
Being a friend
Making tea/coffee
Concentrate, pay attention.
Say how I feel, understand emotions in other people.
I want support to
Do music, do football, not go to college.
About Me- A One Page Profile
My name
Daphne (this is my nickname)
People who
are
important to
me
My sister
My nieces
My Boyfriend
Staff at the Service
It is important to me that
I am involved in all the decisions/choices made that include my physical/mental wellbeing and all other aspects of my
life
I am offered choices to maintain my health and manage my diabetes better
I am supported to maintain family contact and where possible visit my sister once she moves to the nursing home
I am able to maintain outside friendships with my friends
Staff are patient with me and give me time to complete tasks, my mobility has greatly reduced and therefore it takes me
longer to get about.
My views are listened to and I feel respected by the staff and team
I am great at
I sometimes find it difficult to
Crocheting
Chatting, I like to know people are well and happy
Be patient! I forget I am not the only person who needs
support at the service
See very well
Walk long distances
Tolerate pain
I need support to
Maintain my mental wellbeing – I don’t like to be challenged especially when it involves doing something I don’t want to
do
To remain as independent as possible within my home environment
To ensure my finances are kept accurate and up to date
Promote good personal hygiene, I would like staff to offer me a shower even though I will probably refuse
I want support to
To visit my sister in her new home
To arrange a holiday for myself
To continue to remain as independent as I can possibly be
To remain well and see an improvement in controlling my diabetes better
About Me- A One Page Profile
My name
People who
are
important to
me
My niece, her mum and the rest of my family
My friend Keith
Mencap staff who support me
Breamingham Staff
Transport Staff
It is important to me that
I have my boots on if I have to walk anywhere; otherwise I need my wheelchair for safely supporting me
I have access to a range of activities, jigsaws, drawing, TV, books etc
That staff understand how to communicate with me and read my body language
That I’m involved in choosing what I want to do and where I want to go
That I am giving choices in a way that is meaningful to me
That I am asked what I want to do, what I want to eat etc and that my choices are listened to and my views are respected
I am great at
I sometimes find it difficult to
Jigsaws!
I also like watching Dr Who.
I like gardening, but usually only do this at the day centre
Express my feelings
Make myself understood
I need support to
I need support with my personal care, read my support plan so that you know how to do this.
I need support with getting dressed, but I like to be given the choice of what I wear
I need support with changing my continence pads
I need support with my finances as I have no understanding of the value of money or possessions
I need support with medications as I cannot tell the time, nor can I “pop” the tablets, or read about the dosages etc.
I need support with planning events/activities
I need support with accessing the community
I need support with most activities in the kitchen
I need support with contacting friends and family
I need support to arrange and attend medical appointments
I need support to find a new ways that I may choose support options in the future
I want support to
Plan for future events
Plan my 1:1 activites
Improvement my communications
About Me- A One Page Profile
My name
People who
are
important to
me
My sister and brother
Mencap staff who support me
It is important to me that
The staff understand how to communicate with me and read my body language
That I am involved in choosing what I want to do and where I want to go
That I am giving choices in a way that is meaningful to me
I am great at
I sometimes find it difficult to
My own space
Moving round the house freely;
Going out for a drive
Taking my medication
Doing my pegs and bricks
Independently using toilet
Ice Cream
Go to crowded places
Have physical contact
Keep still
Taking instructions
Walk long distances
Express myself freely
Getting dressed
Trouble Swallowing
Understanding
Milky Coffee
I need support to
I need support with personal care, read my support plan so that you know how to do this
I need support getting dressed when I go out
I need support with changing my continence pads
I need support with my finances as I have no understanding of the value of money or possessions
I need support with my medications a I cannot tell the time nor can I take the tablets or read about the dosages etc
I need support with planning events/activities
I need support with accessing the community
I need support with most activities in the kitchen
I need support with contacting friends and family
I need support to arrange and attend medical appointments
I want support to
Ensure all foods given to me are blended properly
Be encourages to take my drink slowly otherwise I may drink it all at once
Accompany me to procedures such as x-rays
I always need someone familiar to be with me as I don’t like strangers