Type of service: Advocacy (general)

Provides free, independent and confidential advocacy to adults living in the Scarborough, Filey, Whitby and Ryedale. The service is based in Scarborough and provides an outreach service throughout the area. The co-ordinators respond to requests for advocacy by:

• meeting individuals who have contacted us for help either directly or via a friend, colleague or service provider,
• listening to the individual, learning about their needs and assessing what advocacy support can be offered,
• introducing him/her to one of our volunteer advocates who will provide support and speak out on their behalf if necessary,
• monitoring the progress of the advocacy support being given.

The service can also help parents or grandparents of a children between the ages of 0 - 19 to speak up about their child's education, social care ot health care.

Aimed at: Adult , Parent/carer of a child

Specialisms: Generic

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Child protection, Community care, Education, Employment, Learning disability, Mental capacity, Mental health, Welfare benefits