Our Ethos and Aims
The charitable object of A4U is:
- For the public benefit, to promote the relief of people with disabilities and/or ill-health by the provision of information, advice and advocacy services and to assist these people either directly or through their carer’s, relatives, friends and other agencies.
Our Ethos
The Individual is Paramount
Each person has the right to be in control of their own life. We look beyond the label.
Overall Aim
To improve self-determination and the quality of life for people with disabilities and/or long-term conditions, their families and carers in Shropshire and its borders.
Specific Aims
- To enable people to improve choice and control over their lives and/or assist independent living.
- To maximise financial wellbeing.
- To promote our ethos and so reduce discrimination
- To shape and deliver national disability policy at a local level in partnership with public, private and VCS agencies,
Our aims and ethos remain constant; however, we keep our activities and delivery methods under continuous review, working alongside our participants and other stakeholders to develop services.
Key Strengths
- We listen
- We respect everyone as an individual without prejudice and with empathy
- We are impartial and non-judgemental
- We spot and nurture potential
- We know that everyone can contribute
- We go the extra mile
- We look at situations holistically, finding solutions by working with trusted partners.