ASIST ADVOCACY
EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO BE PART OF DECISIONS IN THEIR LIVES
I'm Looking for an Advocate
We work alongside people, supporting them to have their voices heard and be part of any decisions made about their care and support. Our services are free and confidential.
I want to get involved with ASIST
We want volunteers to feel that they have a purpose and are a valued member of our team. We recognise the unique skills, strengths and lived experience that volunteers bring.
Advocacy is about equality
Asist works alongside people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities or mental health conditions. We strive to ensure that there is support for people who have difficulty speaking out, so that they can have an equal voice in the choices and decisions that affect their lives.
An advocate will not be judgemental, and will not try to guide or influence the people they work with by telling them what the advocate thinks is in their best interest – advocacy is about enabling people to speak up and make their own, informed, independent choices.
Our advocacy services include:
- Care Act
- DoLS/RPR
- IMCA
- IMHA
- NHS Complaints
- ... and more.
#advocacyprinciples
- We will make sure that people are heard, and their rights are respected
- We will communicate effectively and safely meet with people in person
- We will ensure that people can access advocacy
- We will take positive anti-discrimination action
- We will work together to promote systemic change
What do Asist do
Can I have an advocate
How can I get involved
Make a Professional referral
As a professional, you may have a duty to refer for an advocate in certain situations, please use our referral form or contact us directly.