Independent Advocacy within the Western Trust area

Posted 23.11.2021

In the Western Health and Social Care Trust, Disability Action provides an independent Advocacy Service specifically for people with a physical or sensory disability, brain injury and/or autistic spectrum disorder between the ages of 18-64 years old.

Advocacy Support is not just a one-off service; support can span a couple of years. Our advocates work with disabled people in the community and hospital settings. The service is confidential, provided free of charge, and independent, which means the advocate can work in partnership with people, with no conflict of interest.

Anyone can make a referral to the service. Contact our Independent Advocate Maura McNeill on Mobile: 07813 723512 or email her [email protected].

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