Parent Carer Advocacy
Laura has been extremely thoughtful and helped to reduce the stress on me. She has actively helped me solve my problems. Her calmness and diplomatic manner have helped us overcome the complex hurdles I have had to negotiate.
Parent Carer Advocacy is an independent service that supports parents and carers of children and young people under 18 who are involved with health, social care, or education services.
Where we provide this service, we help parents and carers understand their rights, have their voices heard, take part in decisions about their family, and confidently navigate complex systems and processes.
Our advocates work alongside families, providing information, guidance, and support to help them communicate effectively with professionals and make informed choices.
Is Parent Carer Advocacy provided in my area?
Each local authority or care provider can decide for themselves whether to offer any parent carer advocacy or not, and what it will cover, so the eligibility criteria for this form of general advocacy can vary very widely by area.
You can find out what is available in your area by going to your local service page or using our ‘Make a referral’ button.
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Who can get Parent Carer Advocacy?
To access Parent Carer Advocacy, usually you must:
- have parental responsibility for a child or young person under 18
- have a child who is involved with health, social care, and/or education services
- have issues affecting your wellbeing, which are making it difficult to engage with services or advocate for yourself