Advocacy

Supporting older adults in helping them find their voice.

Do you need someone to help you with any problems or issues you have?

Do you wish to be more involved in decisions that affect you?

Do you want some help to get your voice heard?

Then Age Concern is here to help you!

Aims of the Advocacy Service is to ensure each individual:

  • Feels less isolated

  • Has greater independence and control over their life

  • Has an improved and increased access to services and support

  • Encouraging individuals to state their own needs

  • Ensuring that individuals have all the information they need to make an informed choice or decision

  • Taking up an issue or complaint on behalf of someone

  • Speaking on behalf of people who are not able to speak for themselves.

FAQs

What is advocacy?

Advocacy is NOT a complicated process involving lawyers. Advocacy is a way of ensuring your voice is heard, when dealing with organizations such as:

  • Adult Services

  • Residential Homes

  • Heath Services

  • Financial Services

  • Government

What problems do the advocates deal with?

Our advocates are independent, trustworthy and non-judgmental, and deal with all manner of problems and issues that may arise during your day-to-day living, for example:

  • Receiving care in your own home

  • Being moved from one residential home to another

  • Accessing services from the government

Our staff and volunteers will provide you with all the help, support and encouragement necessary to assist you in dealing with the problem efficiently and effectively.

All information provided to the advocate is treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Who is it for?

This service is for anyone over 50 years of age. We welcome enquiries from individuals, families, relatives and friends. We also accept referrals from healthcare agencies, GP surgeries, Adult Services, and residential homes.

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