Advocacy in Barnet offers a free, independent and confidential advocacy service to all people over the age of 18 living in the Borough of Barnet. We support YOU to ensure YOU have a voice and a choice with community and health services. BARNET RESIDENTS Advocacy in Barnet works to ensure that you as a service user are supported appropriately to enable you to participate in decisions that affect your life, giving you choice and control over your own life. BARNET PROFESSIONALS Advocacy In Barnet accepts referrals from professionals on behalf of Barnet residents. We will confirm with the service user that they want us to work with them before taking the referral further. Advocates provide information, support and representation to Barnet residents who use community and/or health services in order that you can be empowered to be involved in the decisions that affect you. Advocacy in Barnet is a free service that is wholly independent from service providers.

WHAT DO WE DO? We can support you with… Obtaining services from health and local authority Getting the equipment you need Making complaints Negotiating residential care Independent living Health and care reviews

HOW DO WE DO IT?  We can… Speak up on your behalf Write letters Make telephone calls Research information Attend meetings in your home and elsewhere

ADVANCE - A voice for older people through Advocacy

ADVANCE aims to transform the way in which older people in the community are able to direct issues that concern them and their care, with an overall aim of improving standards of care significantly above minimum standards and ensuring these are maintained'.

ADVANCE is funded by City Bridge Trust and Lloyds TSB Foundation'.

ADVANCE Patron - AMANDA WARING

Amanda has become closely associated with Advance work. Amanda said, "I am delighted to offer my support as patron and to recognize the positive steps that Advance will make in providing a voice for those elders in need, to change the culture of care, ensuring a safer, kinder and more compassionate future. I am sure that the work that Advance does will inspire others to do the same. I look forward to being part of this movement that will benefit so many." www.amandawaring.com