Shipley Area Links To speak to an Advocate contact: Advocacy Service The Advocacy and Befriending Baildon, Shipley, Windhill, Wrose, Nab Wood and Service is a partnership between The HALE Project and Community Frizinghall Action Bradford & District, funded by the Big Lottery Fund. Helen Jillings Advocate The HALE Project, What people who accessed the 1 Westgate, Advocacy service have said: Shipley, BD18 3QX Tel: 01274 271088 Mobile: 07507 763593 “I felt empowered Email:[email protected] in the meeting, Website: www.haleproject.org.uk knowing someone was there for me” Bingley, Crossflatts, Cottingley, Eldwick, Gilstead and Cullingworth Reaching out to “You have been Roman Suchyj patient, you’re not in Advocate empower older people my face pushing me Community Action Bradford & District to make their voice heard like some people do” Cardigan House, Ferncliffe Road, Bingley, BD16 2TA Tel: 01274 781222 Mobile: 07422966141 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cabad.org.uk Updated Nov 2017 Charity No. 1123542 Charity No. 1090036 Who is it for? What is Advocacy? Our Aim Individuals aged 50 and above who “Advocacy is taking action to help To enable you to: access the services of Community people: feel independent, empowered and Action Bradford and District and Hale say what they want confident, and to Project in the Shipley and Bingley secure their rights access new services, areas. represent their interests information and resources. obtain services they need The Advocacy Service is: Advocates and advocacy schemes Free work in partnership with the people Independent People who want to make their voice they support and take their side. Confidential heard because they feel they are not On your side being listened to, lack confidence, or Advocacy promotes social inclusion, don’t have the right information to equality and social justice.” help themselves. The Advocacy Charter 2002 We can help with issues about understanding your rights, health, housing, social care, finances, getting information or accessing services and activities in the community. What’s the next step? “Thank you so much. I have got so much done and I We are able to meet you to plan and “You have spent time with me couldn't do it without you.” discuss what you would like from the and I can speak to you openly” service. Our contact details can be found on the back page. .