Support for victims and carers
If you are a user or family carer and you are not confident to speak about your abuse, neglect or concern without support, you may wish to seek the help of an advocate.
This can be a person of your choice, or help can be sought from one of the organisations below:
Care Act Advocacy (CAA) Service
Who does this service cover?
- All adults ages 18+ with an appearance of need for Care and Support
- Who would have substantial difficulty in being involved in their assessment; preparation of care & support plan and / or review
- Who are subject to a Safeguarding enquiry or Review (SAR)
- and where there is no other appropriate individual to support them
Who is providing the service?
Age UK Coventry and Grapevine Coventry and Warwickshire are working together with a single point of access for all referrals.
How do I make a referral?
Via the CAA referral form (only available from your social worker). If you need a social worker please contact Adult Social Care on 024 7683 3003.
Expectations
- You will get a same day acknowledgement of receipt of referral
- An Advocate will normally be allocated within 2 working days
- You must provide at least 5 working days’ notice of planned meetings to ensure an Advocate is available and able to engage with the service user prior to the meeting
Independent Advocacy (Advocacy for People with Mental Health problems)
Avenue M,
Stoneleigh Park,
Warwickshire
CV8 2LG
Tel: 024 76 697443
Fax: 024 76 696851
E-mail: office@independentadvocacy.org
Coventry Carers' Centre (family carers)
3 City Arcade,
Coventry
CV1 3HX
Tel: 024 7663 3788
E-mail: contactus@coventrycarers.org.uk
For general advocacy support or if you are a member of public you can seek support at:
The Coventry Law Centre
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