Information for Parents and Carers of Children with - Dundee City ...

This organisation only provides advocacy, and is independent of service providers such as
Social Work, Health and Education.
Advocacy means representing the point of view of someone who finds it difficult to speak up
for themselves.
Partners in Advocacy recruits unpaid responsible members of society to become advocates
for children with learning disabilities. These people are, vetted, trained and supported by the
organisation.
Advocates are matched to one child, and their role is to get to know the child on a long-term
basis, and ensure that their views are taken account of.
Partners in Advocacy carries out an enhanced police check and an in depth recruitment
process, and supports the advocacy partnership throughout.
The advocate is primarily representing the child's point of view, but is encouraged to develop
good working relationships with all involved in the child's care. They cannot however,
advocate on behalf of parents or other family members, and they are independent of
professionals.
For further information contact:
The Advocacy Co-ordinator
Number 10
10 Constitution Road
Dundee
DD1 1LL
Tel: 01382 305715
Fax: 01382 305755
email: dundee@partnersinadvocacy.org.uk
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