What is Important to Me. How Best to Support Me

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1 What People Admire About Me I have a lovely smile I love my family I have good knowledge of the local area My family Going to the Observatory My collection of angels Having my one to one time Knowing which staff are on shift Going to charity shops Holidays People Talking about me People writing things about me Blood tests I worry about bleeding I like to know which staff are on shift and which ones are coming on later I need staff who are patient with me as I can worry a lot, and I keep changing my mind If you could help me with cleaning my room I would enjoy that I like to go out to charity shops I need someone to sit with me while I eat my meals as I sometimes throw it away I go to the observatory every week and I need someone to come with me I like to go for little walks around the local area

2 What People Admire About Me I am a friendly person I have a great sense of humour I love socialising I am affectionate I am helpful I am good company Staying in contact with my family Using my laptop Going to the disco Holidays Going to McDonalds Watching Match of the Day Having a bath Being told no Salads Housework I like to say hello to staff when they arrive I need encouragement not to wear the same clothes every day, I can be quite sneaky about this If you could encourage me to have a bath that would be great I love to go out and about, I like to go to the disco once a week, I like to go for a meal and I like to purchase my lottery ticket I really enjoy going on holiday and it would be great if you could help me budget my spending to help me to afford this I also need a bit of help maintaining a healthy diet, but some treats are OK I can be a bit relaxed about my household chores so it would be wonderful if you could do these with me With a bit of assistance I can prepare meals If we could do some activities together I would not spend so much time on my computer I need a bit of encouragement to follow a night time routine, I like to stay up watching TV

3 What People Admire About Me I am a friendly person I am a great photographer I enjoy walking I love butterflies Going out for a walk Taking photographs My CD and DVD collection Having my belongings in set places Going to my social group Thunderstorms Noise Arguments Red Meat Bad Weather Having a bath Staff being late I like to say hello to staff when they arrive I like to give everyone a nickname I like to go out walking around the local areas especially in sunny weather I like photography I can be reluctant to have a bath so if you could encourage me that would be great I don t like cleaning my room so if we could do that together that might help I need encouragement to take part in activities, sometimes I prefer to sit in my room watching films

4 What people admire about me: My big smile My infectious laugh My sense of style My taste in music I am generally a happy person What is important to me: Seeing my family Dressing smartly Being able to go out into the community Having the opportunity to go on holidays Doing activities that I enjoy such as my exercise class or swimming Listening to my favourite music How best to support me: When you arrive you need to be chatty and happy, I love being chatted to, and it also reassures me when I am getting agitated I need someone who is patient and kind to assist me with my personal care needs I need support with cooking my meals and someone patient enough to assist me to be fed I love to listen to music I love to go swimming, so you need to be able to take me I love going on holidays, so you need to be willing to help me do this What I dislike: Not seeing my family Not having my music on The Winter months, I have SAD

5 What people admire about me: My singing is infectious I have nicknames for people I have a great sense of humour I love whiskey I love having a laugh What is important to me: Seeing my family Seeing my girlfriend, Ducky Being able to have my cigarettes Being able to have my whiskey Going to the pub Having a coffee My photographs Animals Cowboys & Westerns The Sound of Music How best to support me: When you arrive you need to have an open mind as my opinions are flexible You need to be willing to have a chat with me about my interests, this makes me feel comfortable It takes a while to persuade me to go out, but once I am out I love it! I need someone who is patient and kind to help me with my personal care I love singing so you need to be prepared to either sing with me, or clap! I love an audience I don t like doing certain things, but if you have the right attitude, I will be agreeable with you I love going to see my girlfriend at her home, you need to be okay with being a third wheel! What I dislike: Being rushed Not having my cigarettes or whiskey Stairs Not being able to find something Eating alone Being ignored Not seeing my girlfriend

6 What People Admire About Me I have a lovely smile I love a nice chat I am great at crafts My Family My Boyfriend Writing letters Watching the Soaps Going shopping Being Happy Chatting on the Telephone Going on Holiday Walking Bad weather I love it when staff take the time to sit and have a chat with me I need a bit of assistance with household tasks and preparing meals I enjoy going out shopping, I have been having a few problems when walking so like to link staff I enjoy going on holiday, I especially like Blackpool I like to visit my boyfriend once a week, and he visits me I love doing crafts and jigsaws, it would be great if you could do these with me I enjoy going to the theatre to see musicals I enjoy listening to music especially Cliff Richard