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person's project |
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date
started |
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funding
ends |
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funding
agency |
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long
term chances |
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geographic |
- Newcastle & Stoke on Trent
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service
user group |
- Young people aged 12 - 18
with a disability, living in care
or who are young carers
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who
to contact |
- Mary-Ann Summerton
Asist, Winton House,
Stoke
Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2RW
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telephone |
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email |
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| about
the project |
This
project provides advocacy for young people in Stoke-on-Trent
and Newcastle who are 12 to 18 years old, with disabilities or a mental
health need, those who are ‘looked after’ by social services, or
those who are young carers.
It may seem obvious that young people between 12 to 18
years can voice their opinions without any help or support but what
if they find it difficult or frightening to speak up? Some young
people may have lots of adults making decisions about their lives
and this may make saying what they think even harder.
Advocacy is when one person helps another to have their concerns,
views, wishes and opinions heard by others. It is needed when the
person feels not listened to, not asked and not informed of the
decisions that others are making about their life.
As the Young Person’s Advocate I can find out information and give
time for young people to think about what they want to say. Then I
can support them to say it or be their voice at meetings.
The service is free and is independent from the council, education
authority, health authority or social services.
So, if you are aged 12 to 18 years, live in
Stoke-on-Trent
or
Newcastle
and either have a disability or mental health need, are ‘looked
after’ or are a young carer, you (or a person who cares for you)
can ask for an advocate.
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