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Warrington Advocacy

Warrington Advocacy offers one to one short term independent advocacy to support any adult living in Warrington.

We support local people to speak up, put their point of view across, and get their voice heard.

Warrington Advocacy puts people first. We aim to work in a way that ensures that the person's views and wishes direct the way that we give support.

"At Warrington Advocacy we believe in equality and justice and we will treat you with respect, value and dignity."

 

What is Advocacy?

Advocacy is about taking action to help people to say what they want, to protect their rights, represent their interests and to get the support and services they need.

Advocacy is about listening, working together and getting information to make informed and real choices.

Advocacy encourages inclusion, equality and social justice.

Advocacy is about making change happen in people's lives as their voice is listened to and acted on.

Advocacy supports people to be more in control of their lives.

Advocacy helps you to have your say in your life.

 

What Do We Do at Warrington Advocacy?

  • We help to ensure that your views are heard, respected and acted upon.
  • We work in a way that puts you first.
  • We will work in partnership with you, supporting you to say what you want.
  • We take time to listen, to find information, to explore options, and to share with you in a way that helps you feel in control.
  • We ensure that your point of view matters when others make decisions about you.
  • We keep any information shared, confidential. All information belongs to you.
  • We listen, communicate, share information, and give support, in a way that treats all people equally and fairly, with respect, value and dignity.
  • WE WILL BE BY YOUR SIDE.

 

Contact the Advocacy team

Our office is at :

the GATEWAY, 89 Sankey Street, Warrington, WA1 1SR

We are open from Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm.

One to one advocacy worker is :

Michael Thwaites 01925 246889

Domestic Violence Advocates are :

Michaela Guest and Carol McAlea 01925 246889