An advocate is someone who can help you express your views and wishes, and help you stand up for your rights.
It can be difficult for children, young people and their families to tell us their feelings and views. Particularly as part of a statutory process.
In these situations the role of an advocate can be important. This is so the views of children, young people and their families are heard and acknowledged.
We recognise the need for a policy. This is to manage communication for those who have an advocate to act on their behalf.
You can read the full policy:
Sheffield Advocacy Hub is a partnership between Citizens Advice Sheffield, Cloverleaf Advocacy and Disability Sheffield.
It provides all statutory advocacy in Sheffield.
This includes advocacy for:
Website: Sheffield Advocay Hub (sheffieldadvocacyhub.org.uk)
E-mail: referrals@sheffieldadvocacyhub.org.uk
Telephone: 0800 035 0396