Recovery Principles
The Principles of Recovery Oriented Practice underpin all forms of care we provide.
1. Individual uniqueness:
Recovery oriented practice:
Recognises that Recovery is not necessarily about cure but is about a meaningful and satisfying life.
Accepts that Recovery outcomes are personal and unique for each person and go beyond an exclusive health focus to include an emphasis on social inclusion and quality of life.
Empowers individuals so they recognise they are at the centre of the care they receive.
2. Real Choices:
Recovery oriented practice:
Supports people to make their own choices about how they want to lead their lives and acknowledges choices need to be meaningful and creatively explored.
Ensures individuals can build on their strengths and take as much responsibility for their lives as they can at any given time.
Allows us to balance our duty of care whilst supporting people to take positive risks and make the most of new opportunities.
3. Attitudes and Rights:
Recovery oriented practice:
Involves listening to, learning from and acting upon communications from service users, their relatives and others about what is important to each person.
Promotes and protects people’s legal and citizenship rights.
Supports people to maintain and develop meaningful social, recreational, occupational and vocational activities which enhance mental wellbeing.
4. Dignity and Respect:
Recovery oriented practice:
Consists of being courteous, respectful and honest in our interactions
Involves sensitivity and respect for each individual’s own values and culture.
Challenges discrimination and stigma whether it exists within our own services or the broader community.
5. Respectful Partnerships
Recovery oriented practice:
Acknowledges each person is an expert on their own life and that recovery involves working in partnership with individuals, their relatives and carers to provide support in a way that makes sense to them.
Values the importance of sharing appropriate information and the need to communicate clearly and effectively to enable effective engagement with services.
Involves working in positive and realistic ways with individuals, their families and carers to help them realise their own hopes, goals and aspirations.
