Understanding and being heard
Advocacy is when someone independently helps another person to understand what they are being told and supports them to make sure their opinions are heard.
Understanding the care and support system can often be daunting, especially if you have no one you can talk things through with. Our staff will always try and help you themselves. But by talking with an advocate, they may be able to cover – and perhaps explain in better ways – some of the complex processes and possibilities for you.
You can find out more on the Connect Somerset – making decisions page.
Independent advocacy service
If we think you would benefit from the support that an advocate can provide, and you have no one else available to you who can do this, such as a family member or friend, we will ask an advocate to become involved.
In Somerset, our independent advocacy service is provided by Swan Advocacy.
Swan Advocacy contact details
Address: Somerset Office, Hi-point, Thomas Street, Taunton, TA2 6HB
Phone: 0333 344 7928
Email: Somerset@swanadvocacy.org.uk
Website: swanadvocacy.org.uk
