Help & Advice Useful Services Advocacy Support National NHS: Advocacy Services Information Webpage all about advocacy and how to find an advocate. Click here to visit website. NDSA They are a self-advocacy service and peer to peer support network run by neurodivergent people for neurodivergent people. They empower Autistic adults, harness their talents, overcome barriers, and achieving equality in employment, relationship and wellbeing. Click here to visit website. POhWER Provide a range of advocacy services across England. Click here to visit website. The Advocacy People Charity providing free and confidential advocacy services. Click here to visit website. Voiceability Voiceability offer a range of advocacy support services across England. Click here to visit website. Age UK Provide a free information and advice helpline and advocacy support available to anyone aged 50 or over, their family, carers or professionals by phone or email. Click here to visit website. Essex BATIAS BATIAS provides a range of advocacy services in Essex. Click here to visit website. Parents Aid Parents Aid provides trained volunteers who will attend meetings with you, be a second pair of ears when you may be unable to take in all that is said or speak on your behalf if you feel you are unable. Click here to visit website. Rethink Advocacy All age advocacy service in Essex. Click here to visit website. South Essex Advocacy Services (SEAS) An independent charity supporting adults who face disadvantage or discrimination, including those with mental health needs, learning disabilities, Dementia, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, or physical disabilities. Click here to visit website. Summit Services Provide a range of advocacy and support services for individuals with Autism and/or learning disabilities. They can also offer help with housing, benefits and mental health. Click here to visit website. Southend Mencap Advocacy Service This service is for all people with a learning disability, age 15+, who live in Southend, Castle Point, Rochford and Rayleigh. They can help with a range of issues including benefits, day services/access to other service, accommodation, employment, conflict resolution, understanding money/finance, sexuality and relationships. Click here to visit website. Thurrock Advocacy A Thurrock-based advocacy service, with local knowledge. They combine advocacy with active support such as help with forms, making phone calls and signposting. Click here to visit website. The Together Southend Advocacy Service Assists anyone who has Asperger syndrome, is aged over 18 and who lives in the Southend area. Part of Together for Mental Wellbeing, a national charity, and contracted by Southend Borough Council. Click here to visit website. Suffolk Ace Anglia Ace is a people-led independent advocacy organisation based in Suffolk. They offer one to one advocacy, self advocacy and accessible information. Click here to visit website. Equal Lives Disability rights organisation based in Norfolk and Suffolk. They exist to support people of any age who face disabling barriers and are dedicated to making their voices heard. The offer a range of services including advocacy, information & advice, payroll services, Suffolk independent living, Shopmobility Norwich and training. Click here to visit website. Norfolk Coram Voice If you want an Advocate in Norfolk, contact Coram Voice’s free Always Heard Helpline. Their helpline is staffed by Always Heard Advocates, who are there to help with anything you need. Click here to visit website. Equal Lives Disability rights organisation based in Norfolk and Suffolk. They exist to support people of any age who face disabling barriers and are dedicated to making their voices heard. The offer a range of services including advocacy, information & advice, payroll services, Suffolk independent living, Shopmobility Norwich and training. Click here to visit website. Map (Young People) Provides advocacy for Benefits, Welfare Rights and Housing - they can attend important appointments, help with complaints procedures or appeals, and contact your landlord. Also offer a mediation service if you aren’t getting on with your family and it is affecting where you live, or your education or work. Click here to visit website. Manage Cookie Preferences