| POLICY |
EXPLANATION |
| Choice
extension |
Developing
systems and policies that enable residents to have a choice in their housing,
the neighbourhood and services |
| Consumer
centred policies |
Policies
that engage in dialogue with consumers so that their needs are considered
at the heart of plans |
| Employment
initiatives |
Policies
that actively develop opportunities for employment and/or increase the
employability of residents |
| Health
strategies |
Policies
that provide access to health care including measures that prevent ill-health
and reduce the risk of poor health through housing-related illnesses and
accidents, including through partnership working |
| Involvement
strategies |
Strategies
that enable stakeholders (especially tenants and residents) to take an
active role in running the association or in contributing to plans and
polices |
| Sustainable
tenancies strategies |
Policies
that develop the concept of sustainable tenancies as part of contribution
to sustainable development |
| Education |
Policies
that allow increased access to education relevant to the needs of the
tenants, residents and their families |
| Health
and safety |
Strategies
that ensure that everyone is aware of their responsibilities for health
and safety and that health and safety dangers are minimised or eliminated |
| Transport |
Strategies
and policies that enable residents to access transport suitable for their
needs, while minimising environmental and other impacts |