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ADVOCACY

ADVOCACY - WHAT DO WE DO?

• We are a capacity building resource for individuals and organisations
• We create a network of partner organisations
• We create a network of independent voluntary advocates
• Identify where advocacy is needed
• Support advocates in their role
• Offer an induction and orientation programme
• Raise awareness of the need for advocacy
• Seek to influence service providers to adopt a person centred approach
• We currently provide a limited advocacy service

ADVOCACY - WHAT WE DO NOT DO?

• We are not a befriending service
• We are not a paid advocacy service
• We do not address general issues in Health of social Work services
• Campaigning

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WHO NEEDS ADVOCACY?

• Older people without any family, relatives or friends
• Older people who can speak for themselves but whose views are being ignored, overruled or not listened to
• Older people who have family, relatives or friends who want something for the individual that is not what the older person feels the wish or need.
• Older people with significant disabilities or communication difficulties
• Older people who need help to solve a short-term issue or problem
• Older people who have difficulty in making relationships and who have few apparent needs