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Advocacy is not a new idea
(In law, barristers are legal advocates) but in the past decade the need
for such support in areas as diverse as finance, health, housing,
benefits, legal issues, complaints, security and social issues has
increased substantially.
Age
Concern Berkshire has an Advocacy Manager and a team of trained
volunteers who visit and support clients either in their own home or in
a care home. They work with the client to:
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Identify any problems or needs the client may have
- Help
the client to meet those needs
- Provide help with financial and social issues (including funeral
arrangements)
- Help
the client to manage their financial affairs.
- Assist
the client in gaining access to advice and help on benefits,
personal issues, legal matters or other forms of service.
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