Advocacy

An advocate is someone who makes sure that other people and organisations listen to you. If you are not getting the service you want and you do not feel confident to say so, or you have said so but feel you have been ignored, contact one of the organisations below and ask them to help. You can also ask advocates to help you if you wish to complain about a service.

Age Concern Salford (for older people) provides a one to one service that is independent, confidential and non-judgemental. The service encourages personal independence and empowers older people to express in their own way, issues that are important to them and to make genuine and informed choices.
Telephone: 0161 788 7300

Citizens Advice Bureaux
Telephone: 08701 202424

MIND in Salford (for adults under 65 years old who have mental health needs) enables people to put across their own views and is a person-centred rights based problem solving service.
Telephone: 0161 839 3030
Email: info@mindinsalford.org.uk

Salford Being Heard (for people with a learning difficulty) gives time-limited advocacy from volunteers and employed workers. It also works with people to help them become self-advocates.
Telephone: 0161 789 7878
Email: salfordbeingheard@tiscali.co.uk

Salford Disability Forum (for people with disabilities) supports and advocates for anyone with any disability.
Telephone: 0161 737 1092
Email: office@salforddisabilityforum.co.uk

Swinton and Worsley MENCAP (for people with a learning difficulty) gives advocacy from workers.
Telephone: 0161 728 3246

This page was last updated on 30 April 2012