ADVOCACY IN WEST SUSSEX
West Sussex County Council Works with a number of organisations to help people access independent representation, including statutory and non-instructed advocacy.
Phone 01243 777100 Website http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/living/social_care_and_health/adults/some one_to_speak_for_you.aspx
Healthwatch West Sussex Gives people a strong voice locally and nationally. At a local level Healthwatch engages with people to understand your experiences and view of health and social care services, so your voice helps us to get the best out of health and social care services.
Phone 0300 012 0122 Email [email protected] Website http://www.healthwatchwestsussex.co.uk/ Address Healthwatch West Sussex, Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre, Roman Way, Billingshurst, RH14 9QW.
Healthwatch provides a specialist Independent Complaints Advocacy Service (ICAS):
• Contact the ICAS Helpline on 0300 303 8536 • Email [email protected].
Alzheimer’s Society for people living in West Sussex At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Phone 01903 262 666 (option 3) Email alan.matthews@alzheimers.org.uk Website http://www.alzheimers.org.uk Address Alzheimer's Society, 27 Stone Lane, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 2BA
Support, power, advocate, promote (SEAP) National body providing independent advocacy services to help resolve issues or concerns you may have about your health and well-being or your health and social care services. Online directory allows search for local services.
Phone 0330 440 9000 Email [email protected] Website http://www.seap.org.uk/ Address SEAP, Upper Ground Floor, Aquila House, Breeds Place, Hastings East Sussex TN34 3UY.
Citizens Advice Bureau National body providing free, independent, confidential impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. Online directory allows search for local services.
Phone 03444 111 444 Text 03444 111 445 Relay Website http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
Advocacy with regard to mental capacity Provided in West Sussex by a national advocacy organisation called POwHER.
Phone 0300 456 2370 (local rates charged) Minicom 0300 456 2364 Email [email protected] Website http://www.pohwer.net/ Address PO Box 14043, Birmingham, B6 9BL
Advocacy with regard to mental health A statutory Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) Service provides advocacy for people of all ages who are subject to compulsory powers under the Mental Health Act. In West Sussex the IMHA Service is provided by Mind.
Phone 01273 666950 Email [email protected] Website http://www.mindcharity.co.uk/services/services-in-west-sussex/advocacy/
Advocacy for people with a disability Scope is a national organisation that provides free, independent and impartial information and support on the issues that matter to disabled people and their families. Online directory allows search for local services.
Phone 0808 800 3333 Email [email protected] Website http://www.scope.org.uk/
Advocacy for young people Coram Voice is a national body providing independent advocacy services for younger people.
Phone 020 7833 5792 Helpline Helpline 0808 800 5792 Email [email protected] Website http://www.coramvoice.org.uk/?id=2 Address Coram Voice, Gregory House, Coram Campus, 49 Mecklenburgh Square, London WC1N 2QA
Advocacy for older people Age UK West Sussex is part of the national body providing Information and advice to older people.
Phone 01903 731 800, 0800 019 1310 Email [email protected] Website http://www.ageuk.org.uk/westsussex/ Address Suite 2, Anchor Springs, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 6BP