ADVOCACY SCHEME
ADVOCACY IN ACTION CAN HELP YOU:
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• Express your views
• With letter writing and making phone calls
• By gathering information and enabling informed choices
• By informing you of your rights
• By attending and supporting you at meetings
• By directing you to another agency if appropriate.
WHO IS THIS SERVICE FOR?
Individuals or their carers who live in the Mole Valley District, Epsom & Ewell, Surrey Heath or Woking Boroughs and:
• Have complex health, social care, financial and/or accommodation needs.
• Have any disability, chronic illness or general frailty whether temporary or permanent.
WHAT IS ADVOCACY?
"Advocacy is taking action to help people to say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests and to obtain the services they need."
(Advocacy Charter, 2002)
WHY USE AN ADVOCATE?
• If you lack the confidence to speak out
• If you have difficulty communicating
• If you are isolated or feel disadvantaged
• If you have difficulty accessing services
• If you are unaware of your rights
• If you are unsure of the services available to you