Involving Families & Advocates in Person-Centred Planning — 7-Part Guide
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Families and advocates play a vital role in shaping truly person-centred care — but too often, their voices are overlooked in planning, tenders, and inspections. Commissioners and inspectors expect to see genuine collaboration, co-production, and clear evidence that family and advocate input informs support planning.
This seven-part blog series explores how to involve families and advocates effectively, from balancing autonomy with support, to handling disagreements, to building true partnership. Whether you’re preparing a domiciliary care bid, a learning disability tender, or home care submission, these insights will help your evidence stand out.
📚 The 7-Part Families & Advocates Blog Series
- 👥 Blog 1 - Involving Families in Person-Centred Planning: How Much Is Too Much?
- ⚖️ Blog 2 - Balancing Autonomy and Support: Involving Families Without Undermining the Person
- 👂 Blog 3 - The Power of Listening: Why Family and Advocates Hold the Missing Pieces
- 🗣️ Blog 4 - Care Planning Conversations That Count: Making Meetings Inclusive
- 🧭 Blog 5 - When Families Disagree: Navigating Conflict in Person-Centred Planning
- ⏱️ Blog 6 - Making Time for Families: Why It’s Worth It (Even When You’re Busy)
- 🤝 Blog 7 - From Tokenism to True Partnership: Families as Equal Voices in Care Planning
🧠 Why This Series Matters
High-scoring tenders and strong CQC inspections depend on more than processes. They require clear evidence that family and advocate voices are embedded into planning. Across this series, we show how to:
- Balance family involvement with individual autonomy
- Capture insights from families and advocates consistently
- Navigate disagreements constructively
- Demonstrate co-production and partnership in real practice
- Evidence these approaches clearly in tenders and inspections
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📖 Why Commissioners Care About Family & Advocate Involvement
Commissioners and inspectors don’t just want to see policies — they want real-world evidence. They expect providers to:
- Show how families and advocates shape care plans
- Evidence co-production, not token consultation
- Demonstrate respect for autonomy, rights, and dignity
- Provide examples of conflict resolution and partnership
This is why providers who embed these principles — and show them clearly in tenders — consistently achieve higher scores.
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