Having an advocate means having someone else express your views and wishes. They represent you, and work to secure your rights and interests. Advocacy supports people who are vulnerable, by speaking up for them. It enables vulnerable people to make informed choices and decisions about their own health and social care. The service is particularly aimed at those with physical or learning disabilities, older people, and those with mental health needs,
Agencies which offer adult advocacy
Do you use health, community or social services? And are having problems getting your needs met or your voice heard? If so, see below a list of support services:
Advocacy 1st
Advocacy is completely independent of the organisations that provide social care or Healthcare in Harrow. Advocates act only according to the wishes of the person they are speaking for. They do not take their own view of what is best, or try to influence the person to make a different choice.
Harrow Association of Disabled People
Providing a comprehensive advocacy service for people with disabilities, catering for both social and health service issues. Office opening hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.00pm Textphone: 07985 244 177
Address: The Wealdstone Centre38-40 High Street
Wealdstone
Harrow
Middx
HA3 7AE
Harrow Carers
Meeting the needs of carers by supporting them on an individual basis
Address: 376 – 378Pinner Road
North Harrow
Middlesex
HA2 6DZ
Twitter: @harrowcarers
Harrow Mencap
Representing people with learning disabilities
Address: 3 Jardine HouseHarrovian Business Village
Bessborough Road
Harrow
HA1 3EX
Health Advocacy Service
Provides advocacy to help you deal with concerns you have about any health service you have used, including a hospital, GP or dentist service
Address: Ground FloorBentley House
15-21 Headstone Drive
Wealdstone
Harrow
HA3 5QX
Textphone: 07985 244 177
Mind in Harrow
Supports people with mental health problems. Provides a specialist Somali mental health advocacy service.
Address: First Floor132-134 College Road
Harrow
HA1 1BQ
Tel: 020 8426 0929
VoiceAbility
Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) to patients at Northwick Park Hospital and Roxbourne Complex