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What does an advocate do?

Your advocate will only do what you want them to do. This includes:

  • Talking to you to find out what you think and what you want
  • Explaining things to you so that you can make choices
  • Being with you when you meet with health and social care staff
  • Speaking up for you, if you want them to
  • Getting information you need so that you know all the options open to you
  • Telling you everything anyone has told them about you
  • Sticking to your brief, however difficult, until you have achieved what you can

If you live in Gateshead and think you or someone you know may need an advocate, please contact the relevant advocacy organisation

 

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