Dream, Plan Live Programme Testimonial - 2024-2025
Valerie's Testimonial
Before receiving support from The Dream, Plan, Live programme I had
no notion of what person-centred planning was. Since becoming disabled and needing help, no one had bothered asking me what I want my life to look like. I had been carried along, fitting in to everyone else's timetable.
However, the support I have received through this process has given me the opportunity to actually realise what I do want my life to look like. It has helped me realise that I still have rights as a disabled person to live the life I want to live. It has helped me realise that I have a voice and I don't have to just fall into line with someone else's plan for me.
While I have always appreciated the help that I get from my carers, no one from the care sector, actually making the decisions for me, has taken the time to get to know me as a person. To them I am a name on a sheet, requiring care and nothing else. Once they have ticked the box that carers have allocated to them, it is job done.
My favourite part of the plan was being able to speak freely and safely about me. About who I am and who I would like to be. Speaking to someone who truly can appreciate how I feel and not someone just nodding their head, as if they understand. When I know they don't and can't because they haven't been in my shoes.
Anyone thinking of going through this process, I would say go for it! Don't be afraid to speak about the positives in your life, but also speak loud and proud about what you need and want for yourself. Don't accept being parked in a corner, while everyone around you gets on with the life that they choose for themselves. Don't feel like you can't speak up, because it is inconvenient for others.
Tony's Testimonial
Cheryl (Caiden's Mums)
Testimonial
Lewis's Testimonial
Douglas and Leanne Mcintosh
(Morag's parents)
Testimonial
We knew a little from following Danielle on social media, but did not know much about what it really entailed. We have received next to no support from the Local authority or other professionals , so it was a breath of fresh air being supported so well through this process.
Morag's Person-centred Plan has given us hope for the future. Our favourite part of Morag's plan was incorporating the multi-media elements and all her favourite things. We would advise anyone thinking about accessing the Dream Plan Live Programme to do it!!!
Niamh's Testimonial
I had very little knowledge of person centred
planning before taking part in the Dream, Plan, Live Programme. The support is different from other support I have received as it wasn’t just a one off session, doing the plan week to week allowed me more time to process things and think about exactly what I want and needed to be in my plan. It has made me more confident in asking for more support when I need it.
Seeing it all come together, and having elements of my personality, like elements relating to my blog or the music playing throughout were my favourite part of doing my person-centred plan.
If anyone is thing about accessing person centred planning support from the Dream Plan Live support I'd say do it! The plan is a fantastic way to
communicate how you would like your support to
change over time to best suit your needs.
Steven's Testimonial
I didn’t know much at all about person-centred planning before I received the excellent support I got from Danielle in the Dream, Plan, Live programme. It really opened my eyes to the possibilities for me.
It was very much focused on me and my essential needs throughout every area of my life, which I really appreciated and found extremely helpful and supportive. It has made me think a lot more deeply about what support I really need in all
aspects of my daily life and also what my future needs might be moving forward.
The Dream part of my plan was very positive and great fun, because it really made me think about the planning needed for the exciting things that I want to aim for in my life in the not-too-distant future. I would advise people to definitely go ahead and do it, as it has been such a
positive, beneficial and helpful experience for me from start to finish.
Davie's Testimonial
(Gordon's PA)
First of all I'd like to say I am a bit sceptical of what I think is make time work, but on meeting Danielle, I was pleased to see she took a genuine interest in Gordon and what would improve the quality of the life he is living. Gordon enjoys meeting new people.
When people first meet Gordon they can tend to ignore him as he is non verbal Danielle involved him in all conversations. Gordon's interactions with her. He can smile and say the affirmative. Gordon and I are like two friends who both like to laugh and meeting Danielle gave us both opportunities to talk about our needs from the friendship.