A
Knowledgeable
- • We know a lot about the diverse, imaginative and quirky ways that people can help each other (and how to nurture these)
- • We know about the highs and lows of self-directed support in practice
- • We understand the good and bad of the current system of care and support at both a strategic, operational and personal level
B
Passionate
- • We are completely committed to achieving our aims – making sure that people wherever they live have real choice of the support they need to live the life they want
- • We believe in and highlight the value of small local ventures that are doing good things
- • We work hard to make sure that the way we work reflects our beliefs
- • We try hard to work with energy and enthusiasm
C
Practically strategic
- • We combine a really practical approach with an understanding of how our work links with government strategy and policy
- • We make sure that all our communication is grounded in reality and accessible
- • We are passionate about taking big ideas and making them work for people and their communities
D
Radically imaginative
- • We do a lot with very little – just like the people we work with
- • We make connections that others often don’t see
- • We are creative and inspired by new ideas and ways of thinking.
E
People Centred
- • We trust the people we work with (staff, associates, customers, communities) and try hard to enable and empower them
- • We help other people to innovate
- We make the most of the strengths of people and communities
F
Collaborative
- • We have strong networks with organisations and people in many different sectors
- • We collaborate with like-minded people and organisations to achieve our joint aims
- • We consciously work to connect people and organisations across sectors and resist silo working
