Person Centred Care and Planning
Person-centred care is not just a concept. It’s a practical and measurable approach to delivering high-quality, respectful and empowering support. This course provides learners with a clear understanding of the principles, values and legal foundations of person-centred practice across health and social care settings.
Based on the Person-Centred Approaches Core Skills Framework, developed by Skills for Health and Skills for Care, the course outlines the behaviours, knowledge and skills needed to embed personalised care into everyday practice. It supports professionals across services including dementia care, learning disability, mental health, and end-of-life care.
This course also aligns with Standard 5 of the Care Certificate, making it ideal for new staff and experienced care workers alike.
What You Will Learn
- Define what is meant by person-centred care and why it’s essential to quality support
- Understand the legal and regulatory framework that underpins person-centred practice, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Health and Social Care Act 2008
- Explore the values of dignity, choice, independence, respect, privacy, and inclusion in care settings
- Identify the key features of person-centred approaches and how they apply in day-to-day care
- Understand how to support individuals to make informed decisions about their own care and wellbeing
- Learn how to involve individuals, families, and advocates in care planning and reviews
- Understand how to use tools such as one-page profiles, communication charts, and person-centred reviews to support planning
- Gain awareness of how to assess individual needs, strengths, preferences, and outcomes
- Understand how to promote meaningful choice while balancing safety and positive risk-taking
- Explore the link between person-centred care and improved physical and emotional wellbeing
- Learn how to document and review care plans that reflect a person’s wishes and changing needs
- Understand how to work in partnership with multidisciplinary teams to deliver joined-up, personalised care
- Recognise the role of communication and active listening in person-centred planning
- Appreciate how person-centred approaches apply to a range of care areas including dementia, learning disabilities, mental health, and palliative care
Certification
Successful candidates will receive a certificate of achievement upon completion.
