Relationship Circles

Question 1

Strengths of relationship circles

Answer 1

• helps staff learn what is important to the person, especially people who are important.
• gives information on possible networks to support that could exist, and collaborate to give ye person the life they want
• works very well with children
• if the circle is not full then it could create an action, such as finding out how to increase the number of relationships the person had

Question 2

What does relationship circles help find out

Answer 2

• who is important to the person
• how important people are relatively
• who the person knows
• how they could support the person
• who is or could be involved in the persons care

Question 3

Benefits of using the tool

Answer 3

• identifies people who are important to the person so they can be involved
• ensures the person stays connected with their community and people who are important to the person
• locates people who may be able to care for ad support the person

Question 4

Weaknesses of relationship circles

Answer 4

• the person may not be able to talk

- the person might not know all the people in their circle