Recent research has demonstrated that Person Centred Planning leads to positive changes for people. This research shows how Person Centred Planning is associated with benefits in the areas of: community involvement; contact with friends; contact with family; and choice. This paper briefly describes this research and its recommendations. In addition it explores the implications of this for managers and professionals supporting people with learning disabilities.
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