Advocacy might sound like a scary word, or one that you have heard a lot of, but what does it actually mean?
Advocacy is when you get someone to help you express what you think or feel about a certain situation..
Advocacy might sound like a scary word, or one that you have heard a lot of, but what does it actually mean?
Advocacy is when you get someone to help you express what you think or feel about a certain situation..
What is Advocacy?
According to mind.org.uk
“The role of an advocate depends on your situation and the support you want. But they are there to support your choices.
An advocate can:
An advocate will not:
The support of an advocate is often particularly useful in meetings when you might not feel confident in expressing yourself. They can:
But where can you start looking?
We have put together some of the best places you can look for support
Yep, your foster carer and Blue Sky will be able to help you find support. They might be able to put you in touch with someone at Blue Sky who can come and talk to help you or even help you plan your ideas yourself
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people. They support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime. This link will take you to a website where you can find the specific advocacy services in your area
Offers advocacy for all LGBTQ people. They also have loads of other really helpful things to read, watch and listen to