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Using an advocate
An advocate is...
...someone who supports another person's needs and interests.
What do advocates do?
Make sure you have all the information you need to make choices and decisions.
Help with phonecalls...
...meetings and appointments...
...or writing letters.
Who can be your advocate?
friend
family member
volunteer
social worker
Finding an advocate
- It can take a while to find an advocate.
- Your advocate may not know about aphasia - show them the communication guidelines.
- Some advocates can only give limited amounts of time. If so, focus on specific problems.
Getting more help
Social Services
- May have a list of local advocacy schemes and local disability groups
Speech and language therapist
- May act as your advocate, or help you find one
Citizen Advocacy Information and Training
- Can put you in touch with local schemes
- Offers training and information on advocacy
(020) 8880 4545
162 Lee Valley Technopark
Ashley Road
London N17 9LN
The British Council of Disabled People
- Can offer information about local disability groups and advocacy schemes
(01322) 295551
Litchurch Plaza
Litchurch Lane
Derby DE24 8AA
Disabled Living Foundation
Monday - Friday 9a.m. - 5p.m. (020) 7289 6111
Helpline Monday - Friday 10a.m. - 4p.m (0845) 130 9177
380-384 Harrow Road
London W9 2HU
The Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation (RADAR)
- Produces a directory of advocacy organisations
(020) 7250 3222
12 City Forum
250 City Road
London EC1V 8AF
Connect - the communication disability network
- Runs courses for friends, relatives and volunteers to develop skills to be an advocate for people with aphasia
(020) 7367 0840
16-18 Marshalsea Road
London
SE1 1HL
Speakability
- May be able to put you in touch with an advocate
- Offers information, advice and training on the topic of aphasia
(020) 7261 9572
1 Royal St
London SE1 7LL
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