Strengths-based approaches are not a project, it is a way of working, continuous learning and development is essential.
How can systems do this
Using the I,” “we” and “together” statements
I statement: My views are routinely sought in understanding how changes are making a difference.
We statement: We will make sure that we seek feedback and insight on how to change and improve form people who draw on care and support as well as other professionals.
Together statement: Together we will understand how changes in the way we work are making a difference to people.
- Continuously challenge planned and actual changes in practice through regular improvement cycles that are informed by people who draw on care and support, family, friends, and unpaid carers, to check if the change has led to improvement for them (note this is also included as part of Change six)
- Change and adapt systems and processes regularly, to support strengths-based approaches
Highlighted pages
A High Impact Change Model to support a strengths-based approach in adult social care
Partners in Care and Health (PCH) asked the Social Care and Health Collaborative to help to develop a tool for councils to help people who work in adult social care to focus on strengths-based approaches. This resource sets out the High Impact Change Model to support strengths-based approaches.
Making it work – putting the model into practice: seven "making it work" action cards
References and resources
This page contains a list of references and resources that informed this model; as well as a list of organisations and individuals who contributed to the discussions, drafting and re-drafting and shared best practice examples to support this tool.