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Our approach

Our approach

For more information, please see our policy and procedure 

Being strengths-based

Central to our framework is taking a strengths-based approach to supporting and enabling tenants. Whenever we identify a barrier, we should also always aim to identify the resident’s strengths and work in partnership with the resident to find practical solutions that could help overcome barriers. 

Across Camden, we have the following principles for a strength-based approach: 

  • We assume everyone has strengths, potential and something positive to contribute  

  • We recognise that strong relationships are central to people's wellbeing  

  • We work alongside people to give them choice and control and to develop their skills and capabilities  

  • We stay curious because we recognise that everyone has a unique story to tell  

  • We help people to maintain hope so they can see possibilities 

  • We build resilience so that people feel equipped to deal with challenges they face now and, in the future,  

  • We use plain, non-judgemental language in a way that shows respect to people  

  • We are committed to getting to know the community we serve and developing the links and opportunities within it 

 

Some strengths we may see in tenants and want to draw upon include: 

  • Strong family/informal support network 

  • professional support in place 

  • Able to ask for help when needed 

  • Generally positive and proactive when dealing with adversity  

  • No repair issues  

  • No neighbourhood-related issues  

  • Adequately housed 

  • Leisure activities and interests 

  • Meaningful daytime activities 

  • Adequate income 

  • Access to internet

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Last updated: 16 May 2025