Our Values and Objectives
Values
Our values include the following-each person receiving our service has the right to expect:-
| Autonomy | promotion of individual autonomy, self-determination, choice, and control over decision-making |
| Achievement | regulation of individual ability and potential for personal development, and of the social and environmental barriers to achieving potential |
| Citizenship | maintenance of entitlements associated with citizenship under UK law and the Human Rights Act 1998, including protection from discrimination, harassment, exploitation or abuse, neglect, degrading or inhuman treatment |
| Individuality | respect for individuality, privacy and dignity, and maintenance of self-esteem in all situations |
| Diversity | respect for age, ethnic and cultural diversity and promotion of equal opportunity |
| Well-Being | promotion of physical, emotional and spiritual well-being |
| Inclusion | promotion of social and economic inclusion and participate in community life |
Objectives
Banya Shared Lives Scheme operates a non-discriminatory policy and will provide services to any service user irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, age, cultural background, disability or religion. Each service user has the right to:
| • | Dignity and personal respect, including being valued as an individual |
| • | Individuality within the scope of the service provided, including preferences for timing, food, etc |
| • | Involvement in the planning of their own daily activities and lives in general |
| • | Have all their needs, physical and emotional, accepted and respected |
| • | Privacy for their own affairs |