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.
How can advocates help you?
Advocates can help to ensure that your views are heard, respected and acted upon.
Advocates work in a way that puts you first. They work in partnership with you, supporting you to say what you want.
Advocates will take time to listen, to find information, to explore options, and to share with you in a way that helps you to feel in control.
Advocates will ensure that your point of view matters when others make decisions about you.
Advocates believe in equality and justice and will treat you with respect, value and dignity.
Advocates will keep any information shared confidential. All information belongs to you.
Advocates are on your side