Our communities are comprised of individuals who are connected
with one another and the local area in a number of different ways -
through ties of family, neighbourliness, friendship, shared
interests, and so on.
We need to nurture and build on these ties and to provide
particular encouragement for those who find it difficult to make
the most of their connections with others and to play a full and
active part in community life.
We can define citizenship in terms of:
Self-determination
We should be in control of our own lives, and if we need help
with decisions, those decisions are kept as close as possible to
us.
Direction
We should have our own path and sense of purpose to help give
our life meaning and significance.
Money
We should have sufficient money that we are not unduly dependent
upon others and can live an independent life.
Home
We should each have a home that is our own, living with people
that we really want to live with.
Support
We should each get support that helps us to live our own life
and which is under our control.
Rights
We should have our legal and civil rights respected and be able
to take action if they are not.
Last Updated : 21 January 2011. Page Author: Laura Bimpson.
