OUR ADVOCACY EXPERTISE

• Tailored induction programmes for newly recruited volunteer advocates.
• Learning experiences in which we listen to the advocates so that they can listen to their advocacy partners.
• Resource packs for volunteer advocates to work through at their own pace, by themselves or with the support of their co-ordinator when they are first recruited.
• Peer advocacy schemes with learning tailored to volunteers working in specific areas such as drug and alcohol services, with older people, adults with learning disabilities, young adults with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries and associated learning difficulties.
• Support for paid advocates who have a number of different roles and are typically funded through 'Supporting People'.
• Support for organisations with accreditation of advocacy quality assurance awards.
• Resources for self, peer and citizen advocacy courses accepted by OCN for others to deliver.
• Support to budget holders, families and friends, staff from statutory organisations and personal assistants develop a better understanding of advocacy from their own perspectives.
• Advice about post-programme support.

Read an overview of a project from our advocacy portfolio.

If you'd like to know more about how our advocacy services can help you or your organisation, please give us a call on 01452 544063.