| The generic project is at the
heart of Asist's advocacy service and is normally staffed by three advocates, one of whom is the Stallington
Project specialist, a volunteer co-ordinator and several volunteers. ( For
more information about the volunteer service click
here.)
The advocates cover both the urban and
rural areas of North Staffordshire and are targeted towards service
users with learning disabilities and /or mental health needs or ex
residents of Stallington Hospital.
As a generic service we accept referrals from
and on behalf of people with all kinds of disabilities.
The work we do varies from some people wanting
us to express their views to others, to other people wanting our
support whilst at meetings. An advocate’s attendance at meetings
will hopefully give an individual enough confidence to express their
views directly.
The average partnership lasts for four months,
however, some partnerships do last longer depending on need.
Advocates work in a task centred manner that
allows partnerships to be closed once the job is done.
The generic project also offers advocacy to those affected by the
Staffordshire Changing Lives Programme
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