Advocacy
Definition: Some people are able to self-advocate and
speak up for themselves without assistance to
insure that their needs and wishes are clearly
expressed and acted upon. Others need
assistance. Advocates and advocacy services
exist to give independent help to enable
people to take control of their lives, explore
and express their own needs and access the
services and support they need to meet their
needs.
Category: adult social care
Credit: Department of Health
Source:
Glossary of Adult Social Care Terms
Services mentioning Advocacy
Advisers on the
helpline can provide information and
advice on
advocacy, can advise on entitlement to advocacy based on care and support needs, and can signpost and refer to relevant advocacy services and other specialist services.
The Helpline is open Monday to Friday 10am-3pm. (Newport residents should contact Dewis Centre for Independent Living).
Come and join Alys every fortnight at the wonderful Sight Life Centre, Cardiff, CF10 1BR. Sessions aim to develop confidence, vocal and self-
advocacy skills whilst making friends and having fun. There are also opportunities to access our recording studio space there, to make podcasts, radio content, or simply engage with the stimulating possibilities offered by
music and sound
technology. 18+ years old. Bi-weekly on a Wednesday 11:30am-2:15pm at Sight Life Centre, Jones Court, Womanby Street, Cardiff.
We can provide help and support for independent living as well as benefits
advice and
advocacy and help accessing their services.
Assessments are carried out at the individual’s home.
UCAN creates and delivers creative arts and learning programmes which help and enable our members to develop physical and vocal confidence, raise aspirations and develop individual abilities. Workshop activities also serve to improve self-
advocacy skills in relation to issues and topics relevant to our members.
Audits of your current access provision for blind and partially sighted visitors (visitor experience, online and programmed events); audience
advocacy sessions (reaching and growing your blind and partially sighted audiences); inclusive design workshops;
advice on digital
technology solutions.
