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Create a warm, clear and person-centred learning disability support plan with this 33-page editable Word template. Designed by a Learning Disability Nurse, it helps families, carers and professionals record what matters to the person and describe the support that helps them feel understood, included and supported.
The template is designed for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities. Its family-friendly prompts help bring important information together without losing sight of the person's strengths, choices, communication and quality of life.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
• One editable Microsoft Word document
• 33 professionally designed pages
• An instant digital download
• A reusable and printable template
• No physical product will be posted
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
• Cover page with space for a photograph
• Guidance explaining how to complete the plan
• One-page profile
• About me and personal information
• Interests, likes and dislikes
• Important people and relationships
• How I communicate
• Communication support and helpful approaches
• Choice, consent and decision support
• What matters to me
• Strengths, interests and goals
• Daily and weekly routines
• Personal care and dressing
• Eating and drinking
• Sensory needs
• Health and wellbeing
• Medication and appointments
• Moving and physical support
• Emotional wellbeing and wider support needs
• Keeping safe
• Emergency information
• Learning, work and community life
• Money and practical life
• Sleep and night-time support
• Technology and online life
• What good support looks like for me
• Support goals and action plan
• Family notes and patterns
• Review record
• Quick handover summary
• One-page support summary
• Notes and template information
WHO IS IT FOR?
This resource may be helpful for:
• Parents and family carers
• Children, young people and adults with learning disabilities
• Support workers and personal assistants
• Learning Disability Nurses
• Social care and community support teams
• SEND and education professionals
• Supported-living and respite services
• Day opportunities and community services
• Anyone involved in person-centred support planning
WHY FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS MAY FIND IT HELPFUL
• Uses warm, respectful and easy-to-follow language
• Starts with the person, their strengths and what matters to them
• Helps describe communication in practical detail
• Brings routines, preferences and support needs together
• Encourages choice, consent and involvement
• Provides clear spaces for goals, actions and review dates
• Includes concise handover and one-page summary sections
• Can be adapted when circumstances or support needs change
• Suitable for use at home and, where appropriate, in education, respite, supported living or community services
HOW TO USE YOUR TEMPLATE
1. Purchase the listing and download the ZIP folder from Etsy.
2. Extract the Word document from the folder.
3. Open the document in Microsoft Word.
4. Replace the prompts with the person's individual information.
5. Add, remove or adapt sections as needed.
6. Save the completed document securely and print it if required.
7. Review the plan after important changes and at agreed review dates.
SOFTWARE INFORMATION
This template is designed for Microsoft Word and is supplied as a .docx document inside a ZIP folder.
Other compatible word-processing programs may open the document, but fonts, tables, symbols, spacing and page layouts can vary. Microsoft Word is recommended for the best results. Basic Word editing skills are required.
IMPORTANT DIGITAL-DOWNLOAD INFORMATION
• This is a digital product; no physical item will be sent.
• Colours may vary slightly between screens and printers.
• Etsy digital purchases currently need to be downloaded through Etsy in a web browser or on a computer, rather than through the Etsy app.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This template is a general planning and record-keeping resource. It does not provide medical, legal, safeguarding, therapeutic or emergency advice.
It does not replace an individual professional assessment, statutory plan, prescribed document, medication administration record, clinical care plan, organisational procedure or the advice of a suitably qualified professional.
Always adapt the template to the individual, follow applicable laws and local procedures, and seek professional advice when required. If someone is in immediate danger, contact the appropriate emergency service.
Completed documents may contain sensitive personal information. Store them securely and follow your organisation's procedures and applicable privacy requirements.
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Digital downloads
Your files will be available to download once payment is confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I receive?
You will receive the editable A4 Microsoft Word documents listed in the individual product description. They are supplied as an instant digital download. Nothing will be posted to you.
Do I need the newest version of Microsoft Word?
No. The files are supplied in .docx format and should open in versions of Microsoft Word that support this file type. Very old versions may occasionally display small formatting differences.
Can I edit and print the templates?
Yes. You can type directly into the documents, save your completed copies and print them when needed. Please check the page layout before printing, particularly after adding large amounts of text.
Can I use the files in Google Docs, Pages or another program?
The templates are created and checked in Microsoft Word. Other programs may open .docx files, but formatting can change, so compatibility and page layout cannot be guaranteed outside Microsoft Word.
Who are these resources for?
The resources are created primarily for parents and family carers supporting children, young people and adults with learning disabilities. Completed documents may also be shared with relevant health, education and social care professionals.
Are these official NHS or local authority forms?
No. These are independently created, person-centred templates from Learning Disabilities Support Studios. They are not official NHS, local authority, education or social care documents.
Do the templates replace professional advice or existing care plans?
No. The templates help organise and share information, but they do not replace clinical records, professional assessments, prescribed guidance, care plans, risk assessments or emergency advice.
What should I do if I have difficulty opening a file?
Please message me through Etsy and explain what is happening. I will be happy to help you check the download and resolve problems with the supplied files.