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 232 7445

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

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

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.