There are independent advocacy services that can be accessed should the need arise:
NYAS – www.nyas.net
The National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) is a rights based charity which operates across England and Wales for children, young people and adults.
NYAS offers a variety of services including:
- A national advocacy helpline
- Advocacy for children in care and those in need – including children subject to child protection plans, care leavers, children and young people with disabilities.
- The provision of independent visitors for children in care
- Legal representation of children in private family law
- Advocacy to adults in inpatient mental health settings
Speak Up Advocacy – www.warringtonspeakup.org.uk/
Warrington Speak Up is an independent advocacy organisation actively promoting social inclusion, equality and social justice. Through the delivery of quality advocacy services they aim to strengthen the voice of Warrington residents who face discrimination, disadvantage and social isolation.
Speak Up work together to enable all people to:
- Have their voice heard
- Have their views and aspirations actively considered
- Have their rights upheld
- Their contributions to society valued
- Enjoy the freedom to live life to the full
- Be kept safe from all types of abuse
Your personal advisor can attend an advocacy appointment with you if required, or you can speak to them independently, without informing anyone.