Newcastle upon Tyne: Directory of MHNE members
Newcastle Members
Newcastle Advocacy Centre
24/11/2011 13:25:39
CEO Sally Young - NCVS
Contact Christine Richards
2nd Floor MEA House, Ellison Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8XS
10am – 4.30pm (no drop-in)
Telephone: 0191 232 7445
Fax: 0191 230 5640
E-mail: advocacy@cvsnewcastle.org.uk
http://www.cvsnewcastle.org.uk/our-projects/newcastle-advocacy-centre
We provide a free, independent, high quality and ethical advocacy service that helps people to be aware of the choices available, supports them to make informed decisions about their lives, facilitate their voices being heard, helps them advocate for themselves, informs and influences decision makers in: policy; service commissioning; provision at a local, regional and national level to achieve positive change. We do this by running a Citizen Advocacy Scheme for vulnerable adults. Provide Case Advocacy for adults with mental health needs. Providing Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) to people subject to the Mental Health Act. Providing Case Advocacy for people from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities around health and social care issues. Raising awareness of advocacy and promoting good practice through the Advocacy Network Newcastle.