Independent advocacy in the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Bill Arthritis Care Wales has teamed up with organisations across Wales to call for advocacy services that give people a voice and control; secure their rights and represent their interests; to be more widely available. The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Bill is the ideal opportunity for the Welsh Government to strengthen its commitment to independent advocacy and improve access to these services across Wales. We are pleased that the Welsh Government intends to bring forward an amendment on advocacy in the Bill. This amendment must make a strong commitment to providing professional independent advocacy and extend access to these services to people of all ages. Advocacy services must be available for free and to all individuals regardless of whether it appears they have someone who can speak up for them (such as family). An open letter signed by 74 organisations has been sent to the Deputy Minister for Social Services, Gwenda Thomas to ask for swift action to improve access to independent advocacy so that this important Bill delivers real voice and control for people in Wales.
Posted on: Fri, 07 Jun 2013 07:29:23 +0000
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