People First Bridgend has advocates that can help you speak up and have your views heard.

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This is called Independent Advocacy.

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An advocate can help you understand and be understood when you need to make difficult decsions about your care, support or money.

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An advocate can help you to understand difficult information like forms and letters.

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An advocate can support you at meetings with professionals like social workers and doctors.

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Express your views: Share what 
you want and need.

Understand your options: Get 
clear information about your 
choices.

Make decisions: Help you make 
informed choices.

Protect your rights: Make sure 
your rights are respected

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You need to fill in a referral form if you would like independent advocacy from us.

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If you aren't able to fill in a form, someone else can do this or People First Bridgend can do it with you.

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