Advocates in Greater London / Hertfordshire

[MusicSpeaks]

Hi there,

This is my first time posting a question here! I am writing to ask if anyone has any suggestions of advocacy organisations that serve Greater London and/or Hertfordshire areas? The advocate is for a young adult with autism. Any advice or suggestions would be great! Thank you.

[Wibblewoo]

Hi. POhWER have a good service in Hertfordshire and they're based other places too.

pohwer.net/

[MusicSpeaks in reply to Wibblewoo]

Thank you!

[Sarah_Mencap]

Welcome MusicSpeaks

POhWER do seem to be the key service in Herefordshire.

In terms of London - there are lots listed on the National Autistic Society's Services Directory - autism.org.uk/directory/bro...

A few other places that might be able to help -

* peoplefirstltd.com/

* seap.org.uk/

* voiceability.org/services/ - have some services in London

It might be worth asking you local council what is available locally as they should know too.

Best wishes

Sarah

[MusicSpeaks in reply to Sarah_Mencap]

Thank you for this.

[I_am_a_sibling Survey Community friend]

How did you get on MusicSpeaks ? Fx

[MusicSpeaks in reply to I_am_a_sibling]

I am in the process of checking out the suggestions above - really helpful to have some ideas so thank you all.

[I_am_a_sibling Survey Community friend in reply to MusicSpeaks]

That's great to hear

[Harry_mencap]

Hi I am acutely a resident in Hertfordshire who has a LD and work on Self Advocacy movement on the European Platform for Self Advocates. I've found Herts Peoples First on the Herts County Council website but worth having a look by attaching on the link. bit.ly/2NmMZPP

[J9j9]

We had a bad experience with POWER, they were unable to relate to my non verbal daughter - good luck!