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Have you got an Advocacy Service in your area?

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Hello All,

Just an update to my post from a few years ago called 'Do you need an Advocate? ' link below;

healthunlocked.com/fibromya...?

In our area, Andover Advocacy Alliance was set up in 1995 as part of Test Valley Community Services (TVCS) . In 2008 the Andover Advocacy Alliance was separated from TVCS and became an independent charity. In August 2011 Andover Mind took over the Andover Advocacy Alliance and formed the Andover Mind Advocacy Service.

Enham Trust has now taken over the management of the Andover Advocacy Service which has been operating in and around Andover for the past 20* years. This ensures an Advocacy Service continues in Andover and northern Test Valley. As you know, Advocacy gives a voice to vulnerable people (over 18 years) allowing them to have their say, enabling them to take control of their lives by helping them to resolve their issues and make their own decisions.

If you need an advocate and live in and around Andover, please email advocacy@enhamtrust.org.uk

(Andover & surrounding areas only)

Have you any Advocacy services in your area? It might be a good idea to find out as they can help with guidance to write claims for benefits and support you through the process.

Please Note: Any voluntary advocacy service you may have in your area may still be associated with your local MIND charity, if you have one. If you are in any doubt, please ask your local Citizen Advice Bureau about any local Advocacy Services.

Thank You for reading.

Emma :)

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Thank you for that info. Do advocates help complete the DWP forms with you? I'm very unsure what they actually do to help? Is there somewhere I can find this info?

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Mdaisy in reply toSorebones

Hello Sorebores,

If you read the information in this link given within the post, this answers all your questions

healthunlocked.com/fibromya...?

Best Wishes

Emma :)

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Sorebones in reply toMdaisy

Thank you very much x

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Fibrofoggiest

Thanks for this useful info Emma 👍🏻😃

I thought you'd departed.......I knew you couldn't stay away for long 😃😃😃

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Mdaisy in reply toFibrofoggiest

Lol Foggy, well departed from Admin duties I suppose but yep cannot help spreading useful & interesting info.

Seriously tho, I actually miss it & you all - the other opportunity was a case of needing to give it a go as a case of necessity as a way of means to employment of some kind.

I hope you are well

Emma :)

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TheAuthor

Thank you so much for this information Emma x x

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