We are a registered Charity (Number: 1075443) delivering advocacy support to the community since 1995 and as a Charity we can offer funded Advocacy support (free at the point of use) to individuals living in Lancashire, Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen communities.
Advocates are independent and non-judgemental. We won’t tell you what to do or what to think, and we won’t give you advice. Instead, we support you to make your own decisions, and can help explore different options and different outcomes but it is always with your input.
Confidentiality is important and advocates will never share or disclose what has been discussed privately (unless it might harm yourself or others).
Sometimes you may need an advocate for a short-term problem: writing a letter, helping make a phone call or send an email or you may have a long-term problem that requires more In-depth support and understanding
There are lots of reasons why you might need the support of an advocate:
– You might feel that you are not being listened to due to physical and/or mental health issues.
– You may have dementia or a degenerative disease.
– Someone may not have the mental capacity to make these decisions for themselves and do not have a family member or a friend who can act in that person’s behalf. An Advocate will provide support to ensure that decisions are made in the person’s best interests.
– Children and Young people often need advocates to support them in being heard.
– Someone with a learning disability may struggle to understanding complex information overwhelming and will struggle to understand what is happening. An Advocate can help you understand and give you the time to have your say.
– If you are living in the care system you may feel vulnerable to change being made without your say so or have worries and concerns that aren’t being heard.
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