What is Advocacy and when will I need to use it ?

What is Advocacy and when will I need to use it is a great question. Most people do not come across Advocacy on a day to day basis but it fills a vital role for those who need help to have their voices heard. This is especially true with members of society that are more vulnerable

When do you need an Advocate?

You may want or need an Advocate to represent you in situation like the following:

• Attending a difficult interview or meeting where there are technical or legal issues involved
• Write letters on your behalf
• Speak in a situation which you feel you can’t handle
• Getting people to listen to you

Can your spouse be your advocate?

Anyone can be an advocate including your spouse/partner. It can be a friend, or you can go out and find Advocates who work in charitable organisations or who you can hire for a fee

In some parts of Advocacy, there is a code of practice. I have attached in files (see example- Click here) and example Code of Practice from the seApwhich describes itself as “seAp is an independent charity that provides free independent and confidential advocacy services” ( Source ; seAp web site)