Advocacy Centre North (Newcastle Council for Voluntary Service)
Mental Health Advocate
January 2008 — Present
(Still continuing to volunteer)
- offering long term one to one advocacy support for adults in vulnerable circumstances (learning or physical disability, older people, people with mental health needs and long term conditions)
- assisting with arrangements relevant to personal care needs, financial difficulties, mental health difficulties, physical disabilities, etc.
- supporting, mediating and empowering during important meetings or appointments
- encouraging confidence and independence
- signposting to relevant local resources