NHS England Podcast
Life planning in the South West
Jun 17, 2024
Colleagues in Cornwall discuss the benefits of life planning for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. They explore empowering individuals through personalized planning methods, the impact of live planning events on cultural change and family relationships, and a case study showing positive outcomes through effective communication and collaboration.
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- Life planning empowers individuals by setting goals for independence and personal growth.
- Life planning fosters cultural change and promotes healing in fractured family relationships.
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Amy's Journey to Empowerment through Life Planning
Amy shares her transformative journey from struggles with bullying, self-harm, and psychiatric hospitalizations to empowerment through life planning. Diagnosed with autism at 16, she moved to a specialist placement, completed catering college, and navigated mental health challenges. After life design planning, she set goals for independence, education, driving, and travel, feeling empowered and grateful for the positive changes in her life.
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