Complete a personal passport

What it is

The personal passport is an information-sharing tool created as part of Camden’s Homelessness System programme. It was co-produced with a group of people who have personal experience and knowledge of homelessness. In their words, the personal passport aims to:

"help workers understand you as a person overall, not just about your circumstances...to help reduce having to explain your issues over and over"
"contain information that can be used to help solve problems and personal situations without having to repeat the same story many times that can be upsetting or just annoying"

By completing a personal passport, people can speak for themselves and have greater choice and control over how they are supported and understood.

When to use it

The personal passport can be completed:

as part of a professional referral
during an assessment
to support relationship building and understanding

This tool is an example of trauma-informed practice.

How to use it

The passport is a downloadable, interactive PDF that can be password-protected. Read the personal passport guidance.

In response to user feedback, we've created 2 versions of the passport. The shorter version may be more appropriate for people who find open-ended questions too overwhelming.

Email Rosie Clewlow, Head of Integration: Homelessness System rosie.clewlow@camden.gov.uk if you have any questions or want to arrange a short training session.