We look at what support you have around you

We look at what support you have around you by asking:

• Who helps you? This could be family, friends, neighbours, and paid support.
• What help do they give you?
• Can they carry on helping you?
• Who visits you? How often?
• Is there anyone you miss who you would like to see? Why can’t you see these people?
• Do you communicate with anyone on the telephone or on the internet? How often?
• Do you go to any groups or are you part of any clubs? If not, what is stopping you?

Strengths-based working is about enabling better outcomes and quality of life.

It makes sure that any support that is provided is the right support for you, at the right time.

We consider the strength of your support networks such as your family or friends and your wider social network.

This might include local community groups, voluntary organisations, leisure centres, the local café or library.

We also consider Technology Enabled Care (TEC) to promote independence. Read about the technology available on the market on the TEC web page.

We understand that everyone has different needs, and that strengths-based working will mean different things for different people, but it can be used with everyone.

If you are unable to express your views, we can speak to the people who are important to you. It is important to understand that everyone has their own strengths and resources around them.