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Care Advocacy

Helping young people have a say on matters that affect their lives

What is Care Advocacy?

Care Advocacy entails providing compassionate support, representation, and assistance to children and young people who are in care or transitioning out of care.

Article 12 of the UNCRC asserts the right of every child to express their opinions on all matters concerning them and to have those views given due consideration. Therefore Care Advocacy ensures that if you face barriers preventing you from expressing your views, you can exercise your right to have your opinions heard and considered.

Who is Care Advocacy For?

If you or a family member struggle with decision-making or understanding your care options. You’ll need one if you have difficulty understanding, retaining, or weighing relevant information.

Our Care Advocates are dependable and impartial. They provide reliable and non-judgemental support to children and young people in care or leaving care. Offering the necessary knowledge, confidence, and assistance for young people to have a say in decisions that impact their lives.

How Care Advocacy Can Help You

  • Voice and Represention

    Care advocacy will empower you to voice your opinions, concerns, and preferences, therefore ensuring that your views are considered in decisions about your care and future.

  • Rights and Protection

    Our Care Advocates can help you understand your rights and entitlements, therefore ensuring you receive the support and services you are entitled to under the UK law.

  • Emotional Support

    Providing you with emotional support and guidance as well as helping you cope with the challenges and transitions associated with being in care or leaving care.

  • Navigating Systems

    Assist you in navigating complex social care systems by helping you access resources, services, and support networks that meet your individual needs.

Our Care Advocacy Commitment to You

Your confidentiality is paramount which is why we prioritise safeguarding your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of our discussions.

However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a risk of harm to yourself or others, or where legal obligations require disclosure, we may need to share information with appropriate authorities or caregivers to ensure your safety and well-being.

Rest assured, any such disclosures are made with your best interests in mind, and we remain committed to supporting and advocating for you throughout the process.

  • Come and speak with you about your issue

  • Help you to get the information you need

  • Support you to think about who is best placed to help you share your views. You might have a right to independent advocacy or there may be particular circumstances which mean someone else is better placed to support you

  • Attend meeting with your or on your behalf to help you to express your views on a matter

  • Help you to understand any decisions which may impact on you and will explain why those decisions were taken.

  • Attend hospital appointments with you

Make an Enquiry About Care Advocacy

Whether you have questions, feedback, or looking for advice, we're here to assist you every step of the way.

Please feel free to get in touch using the contact form or give us a call.

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