Advocacy
- Advocacy - introduction
- Advocacy services for adults
- Advocacy services for children and young people
An advocate may work with you to:
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Help you go to and take part in meetings
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Talk with professionals (social workers, nurses, care managers, doctors, solicitors) involved and explain your point of view
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Make phone calls or write letters for you or be there to help you do it yourself
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Help you to have the confidence and skills to challenge decisions
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Support you to make sure that the best decisions are made for you
