Advocacy for carers
Service outline:
Advocacy enables people to protect their rights and speak up. An advocate is a person who can:
- listen
- help to plan any action
- write letters and make telephone calls
- ensure views are heard at meetings or interviews
- obtain information
- investigate alternative sources of support
- increase communication with social care services and any other relevant agencies
- find out what rights you have
- liaise with relevant agencies
Availability
Normal working hours 9-5 Monday to Friday
Key contacts
Contact: Lancashire County Council Social Services
Telephone: 08450 530009
Fax: 01200 443436
Visit: Lancashire County Council Social Services Clitheroe Social Services, Joint Divisional Offices, Plimlico Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2BL