Plain English definition
of
'I' statement
from
Think Local Act Personal: Six themes of Making it Real
Source
WHEN THINGS NEED TO CHANGE
-STAYING IN CONTROL
I STATEMENTS
I am supported to plan ahead for important changes in life that I can anticipate.
When I move between services, settings or areas, there is a plan for what happens next and who will do what, and all the practical arrangements are in place before change happens.
If I move from my home to another place, the people who are important to me are respected, listened to, supported and involved in decisions. • If my medication has to change, I know why and am involved in the decision. • I can plan ahead and stay in control in emergencies. I know who to contact and how to contact them and people follow my advance wishes and decisions as much as possible. • I know what to do and who I can contact when I realise that things might be at risk of going wrong or my health condition may be worsening.