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Dementia Advocacy Project
Our independent dementia advocacy project is about enabling people with a diagnosis of dementia to access the services and support that they need and to have a voice in decisions that are being made. It's also to support them though situations where they may be abused and need to find safeguarding solutions. The advocacy we offer will be independent of any other service people living with dementia use. This means the person with dementia will be at the heart of the decision making process, and we can support and represent them without any conflict of interest
For most people, making their own decisions and choices is a matter of considerable importance. Being part of decision-making processes is not only where self-identity is expressed but is also an important aspect of personal freedom. This principle is at the heart of advocacy services for people living with dementia.
The need for advocacy for people with dementia, who face complex issues around social exclusion and deteriorating cognitive function is much broader than access to statutory services and treatment. This Independent advocacy service will provide support for people to:
People living with dementia will be more involved in decisions about their lives, will be safeguarded from harm, and will be able to access appropriate services and assessments for their needs through the dementia journey. Our advocacy service aims to shift the balance of power to maximise the level of influence people with dementia have over their own lives. We aim to ensure their voice is heard, the views and wishes are considered and that their rights are upheld.
Families and carers will vicariously benefit from having a professional involved who can help navigate health and social care, ensuring their loved ones care is personalised and their rights upheld. Health and social care will also benefit, because Advocacy helps them fulfil their duties in line with the fundamental principles of voice and control co-production.
This is a Wales wide project being delivered by paid advocates but we’ll be working across regions with regional advocates.
These regions are:
All our advocates are paid advocates and we'll not be using volunteers on this project.
For more information please see our leaflet or if you have any queries please contact us
If you think you, or someone you care for, needs our advocacy support please download a referral form and return the completed form to dementiaadvocacy@agecymru.org.uk
If you aren’t sure about making a referral just send us an email or call 029 2043 1555.
Our funding comes from a Welsh Government Grant to implement the dementia action plan.
This exciting project supports people to engage, participate, gain information, have their voices heard, understand their rights, make choices, be involved, share experiences, raise awareness of advocacy, and develop skills and knowledge.
HOPE delivers independent advocacy support at a community level through a range of advocacy models by recruiting and then fully training and supporting project volunteers. HOPE aims to support people at an early stage in their issues or concerns to prevent them slipping into crisis. We want to help people to get the help and support they need at the earliest point and we know that the COVID-19 pandemic will have had a big impact on the lives of older people so they might need more support than ever to reengage with their communities and to get access to services.
HOPE delivers independent advocacy for older people (50+) and carers across Wales. HOPE staff and volunteers also engage with communities who can guide us to make sure the service we provide is right for the needs of older people and carers in their areas. We don’t want to duplicate existing services but rather we want to make sure we work with and complement the existing advocacy providers and forums across Wales.
HOPE identifies and supports Advocacy Ambassadors who promote awareness of rights and choices, and the importance, benefits and outcomes of advocacy. HOPE promotes advocacy in all its forms to show how important it is and what a difference it can make.
HOPE has established a programme of training, workshops and events enabling advocates across Wales to further develop their skills and knowledge. Training and workshops are available to other professionals who would benefit from greater awareness of advocacy and how to access it.
This is a Wales-wide project but we’ll be working across regions with regional staff in place.
For more information or if you have any queries please email advocacy@agecymru.org.uk
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