Citizen and Community Advocacy

A volunteer advocate gives long term support to someone who needs help to speak up for themselves

Citizen advocates have support their advocacy partners in many ways, including:

• Building the skills and confidence to speak up for themselves
• At care review meetings, making sure that they have a say about their care plan
• Helping them speak to staff and family about things that important to them
• Making sure they get the services they need including; education, employment and leisure opportunities
• Supporting them to take part in their community
• Building networks of support