Advocacy
Advocacy – helping you to help yourself.
Unresolved problems can cause great distress and anxiety. As we get older it may become more difficult to deal with things we used to take in our stride perhaps because of failing physical or mental health. Sometimes we feel our age is a barrier and people don't listen as well as they ought to. If you have a problem you are unable to resolve yourself our advocacy service may be able to help.
This is a free, confidential service for anyone aged over 60 years and living in Milton Keynes, either in the community or in a care home. An advocate can come and visit you in your own home or you can come to our office.
What can we help with?
· Financial worries
· Housing difficulties
· Consumer issues
· Health care problems
· Complaints procedures
· Community care provision
· Disputes with utility providers,
· Care reviews…..
If you have a problem we will try to help you. If we are unable to help we will suggest someone who can.
How can we help?
· By obtaining and explaining relevant information.
· Helping you think through your options.
· Supporting you in any action you decide to take.
· Acting and speaking on your behalf if you wish.
· Making telephone calls, writing letters, completing forms, accompanying on visits to doctor, solicitor etc.
· Support at care reviews.
· Listening – sometimes it helps just to talk a situation through with someone independent.
Our aim is to enable you to retain control of your life, help you make informed choices, ensure your voice is heard and your wishes respected. We will help you receive the services you are entitled to and achieve a better quality of life.
If you or someone you know needs help in this way please contact us for further information or to speak to an advocate. Don't let the problem get you down. Ask for help.
Ring Age UK Milton Keynes Advocacy on 01908 266697