Advocacy for Long Term Conditions
Could this service help you?
- do you feel you aren't being listened to when you go to appointments?
- do you feel anxious and/or confused about your condition and treatment options?
- would you like someone to support you to express your wishes?
- do you feel that you don't know what support is available to you?
- are you finding it difficult to cope on your own?
Advocacy: how we can help
Helps you say what you want , represent your opinions and access the services you need to help you love later life!
Our advocates will:
- listen to you and spend time getting to know you and your needs so that you are in a good position to help you express your views in managing your health condition.
- help ensure that you feel in control of your condition and receive the assistance and support you require to help you live your life on your terms.
- support you to gather information, giving you the opportunity to make an informed choice from all of the options available to you.
- be independent from other people in your life, such as your family, care manager or health worker.
Our advocates will not:
- reveal information about you or your condition without your consent. Your Advocate will only act with your agreement.
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offer advice, opinions or judgements about what is best for you, or persuade you to follow a particular course of action.
- breach confidentiality, unless you or someone else's safety is at risk.
To receive this service:
- over 50
- living in Northumberland
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affected by a long term condition
Our service is free, independent, confidential and non-judgemental
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