Advocacy in the City of London
The City of London funds independent advocacy services for
people who are not sure of their rights and who may need someone to
speak for them.
Advocates can help people who use our services to:
- Say what they want and make sure they are listened to
- Make sure they have equal rights
- Help make choices to get support and services they need
- Make a complaint if something goes wrong
- Become more independent and to speak up for
themselves.
Advocacy safeguards people who are vulnerable by speaking up for
them. It enables people with physical or learning
disabilities, older people, young people and those with mental
health needs to make informed choices about their own health and
social care.
Advocacy Services
Please click on the links below for further information about
how to get an advocate.
FAQs
What is advocacy and how can it help me?
Advocacy is where someone helps you to express your views,
wishes and choices. An advocate can help you
- To get support and services
- Express your views about what support your receive
- Challenge or make a complaint about any service or support you
are not happy with
How much will an Advocate cost?
Advocacy is free for all City of London residents and service
users with a social care, health or special educational need
What do advocates usually do?
- Help you know your rights, and make sure they are
respected;
- Help you get support and services for you to live
independently;
- Help you find out information and about the choices you can
make;
- Support you to make a complaint;
- Express your views at meetings or to professionals.
What Service can I expect from an Advocate?
For an Advocate to:
- Listen to what you say and pass on those wishes to the person
or service needed
- Be non-judgmental, act honestly and with respect at all
times. Offer a confidential and independent service
- Explain their role, including when they cannot keep something
confidential and their Code of Ethics or Code of
Practice;
- Let you choose which Advocate will help you (where
possible)