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Advocacy is when a person makes sure that someone's voice is heard. This is by speaking up for them or supporting then to speak up for themselves.

There is a range of organisations in Newcastle that can offer advocacy. Most of them are members of Advocacy Network Newcastle and agree to work to the advocacy code of practice.

Newcastle Advocacy Centre:

  • has a citizen advocacy scheme offering one to one support for vulnerable adults in Newcastle. This includes people with a learning or physical disability, older people and people with mental health problems.  
  • provide case advocacy for people with mental health needs
  • provide case advocacy for people from black and minority ethnic communities in Newcastle
  • recruit, prepare and support volunteer advocates

For more information contact Newcastle Advocacy Centre.
Phone: 0191 235 7013

Skills for People

The Advocacy Project at Skills for People supports local people with learning disabilities.

For more information contact Skills for People
Key House
Tankerville Place
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 3AT

Phone 0191 281 7322
Fax 0191 212 0300
E-mail skillsforpeople@currantbun.com

CARERS FEDERATION LTD

ICAS: Independent Complaints Advocacy Service
 

Provide a free, independent and confidential advocacy service in your area that supports anyone that wishes to complain about their NHS funded treatment or care.

For more information contact Carers Federation

City Executive Centres
Cuthbert House
City Road
All Saints
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 2ET

Helpline:         0300 456 8348
Telephone:     0191 350 6192
Fax:                0191 350 6195

www.carersfederation.co.uk

More information about advocacy:
Advocacy for looked after children and young people

Information NOW Newcastle older peoples website Newcastle Older People's website Information NOW can help you find out about where to go for advice and support and what services and activities are available for older people in Newcastle.

Page last updated: 16 August, 2011