If you find it difficult to express yourself, and you don’t have a friend or relative who can support you, an advocate can help make sure your voice is heard.
An advocate can help you tell people what you need and want. They can support you to make choices about the things that effect you, and help you take control of your life.
An advocate can help you:
Advocates don’t work for Adult Social Care or health services, and they won’t give their personal opinion. They're there to put across your wishes and decisions.
Advocacy is independent and free. It can help you with one issue at a time for a certain amount of time.
Sussex Advocacy is a partnership of seven organisations, led by The Advocacy People.
Sussex Advocacy can help if you:
For some advocacy services you will need a referral from Adult Social Care or a health and social care professional.
For more information and to ask for advocacy support, contact The Advocacy People
An independent charity providing free and confidential advocacy services. Their website offers webchat, contact and referral options.
The Advocacy People’s team will pass your details to the organisation within the partnership that can best support you.