Casework Advocacy (Advocacy Matters Wales)

Members of our service user group made this video so that more people could be helped by Advocacy Matters Wales.
An Independent Casework Advocate is someone who is employed by Advocacy Matters (Wales). They work alongside adults with learning disabilities, to help and support people to make their own decisions.

Advocates work with people until a problem is sorted out.

Advocates dont work for social services, health services or any other support services. They are here to help you.

All information is kept private.

Advocacy Matters are a south Wales based charity who help adults with a learning disability have a say. Advocacy Matters (Wales) exists to promote the independent voice and protect the rights and choices of individuals with a disability.

This means people should be: * Treated with respect, recognition and as unique individuals * Able to have choice and a right to confidentiality and independence * Empowered to work in partnership with professionals and be involved in decisions which affect their lives * Able to take advantage of equal opportunities

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