Type of service: Advocacy (general)

The Derbyshire Advocacy Service befriends, empowers and upholds the rights of people with learning difficulties who live in Derbyshire (not High Peak area). This is achieved by setting up and maintaining one-to-one equal partnerships, facilitating Group Advocacy and developing Short-Term Advocacy between people with learning difficulties and members of the public. The aim of the Service is to ensure equal opportunities for people of different ages, gender, ethnic groups and degrees of ability in its work. It seeks to avoid any stigmatising imagery and language towards people with learning difficulties.

Aimed at: Adult

Specialisms: Generic

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