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Our Independent Advocacy offer

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Advocacy helps you to understand your rights and have your say. Our Advocates will stand with you to help you be heard when it comes to the decisions that affect your health, family and wellbeing.  

We work independently from all health and social care services, standing 'shoulder to shoulder' with people to help you 'speak up' when you need support. 

What is Advocacy?

Advocacy helps you understand your rights, have your say, share your feelings and tell people what is important to you. 

Advocacy means:

  • Independence: All our Advocates are independent from health and social care services. They are there to be on your side to help you advocate for yourself. 
  • Following key principles: Our Advocates are committed to a set of key principles that are designed to ensure we provide a clear and quality service. 
  • Being on your side: Advocates act as an extension of you; they are there to voice your thoughts and wishes and to support you to have your say. 
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Holding advocacy principles at the core of what we do

All organisations that provide independent advocacy, and people acting as independent Advocates, work to The Advocacy Charter and Advocacy Code of Practice. These include key principles which make sure advocacy providers and advocates are clear about their role, are able to explain their role to others and provide brilliant advocacy.

These principles apply to all types of advocacy. They are really important, and you can ask advocacy organisations and Advocates about them at any time.

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Advocacy Partnership

Working together for a greater impact!

We believe collaboration creates stronger communities. That’s why People First are working with Every Life Matters, combining our expertise, resources, and passion to deliver meaningful change. Through this partnership, we’re amplifying our impact and creating lasting social value.

Our values shape everything we do

Meet our Advocacy team

  • Abigail
    Independent Advocate - Teesside
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    Alice
    Independent Advocate
  • Amy
    Independent Advocate
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    Annette
    Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocate
  • Cath
    Advocacy Quality and Delivery Manager
  • Claire
    Sessional Independent Advocate
  • Claire
    Independent Advocate
  • Claire
    Independent Advocate - Teesside
  • Courtney
    Sessional Advocate
  • Dakota
    Advocacy Hub Co-Ordinator
  • Donna
    Independent Advocate - Teesside
  • Eleanor
    Independent Advocate
  • Ellie
    Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocate
  • Emma
    Advocacy Hub Coordinator
  • Jan
    Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocate
  • Jean
    Independent Advocate
  • Jeff
    Independent Advocate - Teesside
  • Jonathan
    People and Performance Manager
  • Julie
    Independent Advocate
  • Katie
    Independent Advocate
  • Kleanth
    NHS Complaints Advocate
  • Leonie
    Independent Advocate- Teesside
  • Louise
    Hub Operations Lead
  • Lucy
    Sessional Advocate
  • Madelaine
    Independent Advocate- Teesside
  • Megan
    Independent Advocate
  • Nick
    Sessional Advocate
  • Paul
    Sessional Advocate
  • Ruth
    Senior Independent Advocate - Teesside
  • Shauna Mairead
    Independent Advocate
  • Sonia
    Independent Advocate - Teesside
  • Steven
    Independent Advocacte: Teesside
  • Sue
    NHS Complaints Advocate - Teesside
  • Vicky
    Head of Advocacy