Contact the relevant organisations below to find out more about independent advocacy for Nottinghamshire County Council social care users.
If you live in Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Mansfield or Newark and Sherwood contact:
Age UK
26-28 Regent Street
Mansfield
NG18 1SS
tel: 01623 488 217
e-mail: communityadvocacy@ageuknotts.org.uk
website: www.ageuknotts.org.uk
If you live in Broxtowe, Gedling, Rushcliffe or Nottingham City contact:
Age UK
Sybil Leven Centre
578 Nuthall Road
Cinderhill
Nottingham
NG1 6DQ
tel: 0115 919 4873
e-mail: communityadvocacy@ageuknotts.org.uk
website: www.ageuknotts.org.uk
Alzheimer's Society
1st Floor
Friary Chambers
26-34 Friar Lane
Nottingham
NG1 6DQ
tel: 0115 934 3800
e-mail: nottingham@alzheimers.org.uk
website: Alzheimers Society Website
If you live in Broxtowe, Gedling, Rushcliffe, South Ashfield or Nottingham City contact:
Voice Ability
3A First Avenue
Sherwood Rise
Nottingham
NG7 6JL
tel: 0115 962 8270
website: www.voiceability.org
Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)
This service is to help patients understand:
- the Mental Health Act and how it applies to them
- any treatment that they might receive
- their rights under the Act.
For more information contact:
POhWER
PO Box 14043
Birmingham
B6 9BL
tel: 0300 456 2370
fax: 0300 456 2365
e-mail: pohwer@pohwer.net
website: www.pohwer.net
If you live in Broxtowe, Gedling, Rushcliffe, South Ashfield or Nottingham City contact:
Voice Ability
3A First Avenue
Sherwood Rise
Nottingham
NG7 6JL
tel: 0115 962 8270
website: www.voiceability.org
If you live in Mansfield, North Ashfield, Bassetlaw and Newark & Sherwood contact:
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Advocacy Alliance
First Floor
Construction House
Hermitage Way
Mansfield
Notts
NG18 5ES
tel: 01623 662 664
fax: 01623 655 753
e-mail: advocacy@nnaa.org.uk
website: www.nnaa.org.uk
If you live in Mansfield, Ashfield, Bassetlaw or Newark & Sherwood contact:
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Advocacy Alliance
First Floor
Construction House
Hermitage Way
Mansfield
Notts
NG18 5ES
tel: 01623 662 664
e-mail: advocacy@nnaa.org.uk
website: www.nnaa.org.uk
If you live in Broxtowe, Gedling, Rushcliffe or Nottingham City and want advocacy for social care contact:
Disabled People’s Advocacy Nottinghamshire
Voluntary Action Centre
7 Mansfield Road
Nottingham
NG1 3FB
tel: 0115 934 9504
e-mail: office@dpanotts.org.uk
website: www.dpanotts.hi2u.org.uk
If you live in Broxtowe, Gedling, Rushcliffe or Nottingham City and want advocacy for health contact:
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Advocacy Alliance
First Floor
Construction House
Hermitage Way
Mansfield
Notts
NG18 5ES
tel: 01623 662 664
e-mail: advocacy@nnaa.org.uk
website: www.nnaa.org.uk
Independent Mental Capacity Advocates support and represent people who:
- lack the ability to make their own decisions
- have no one else with the authority to do it for them.
They look at the way the decision is being made but do not make the decision on behalf of the person they represent. They are independent of Nottinghamshire County Council and always aim to ensure that the best interests of the person are being considered.
The IMCA service for Nottinghamshire County Council is run by VoiceAbility. They must receive a referral from the professional making the decision.
For more information about mental capacity see the VoiceAbility website.
There are other sources of support for people who may need help to speak up.
The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
Provides a confidential listening and support service for patients and their relatives. Available to anyone using health services.
tel: 0800 028 3693
website: www.pals.nhs.uk
National Youth Advocacy Service
A national charity providing advocacy and advice to young people up to the age of 25.
freephone: 0800 616 101
text: 0777 333 4555
website: www.nyas.net
Independent Complaints Advocacy Service (ICAS)
Provided by Carers Federation ICAS.
This service supports people who want to make a complaint about health services.
Tel: 0845 650 0088
Complaints and Information Team
Support for people who want to make a complaint or comment about Nottinghamshire County Council.
Community Legal Service Direct
Free and confidential service providing independent legal advice.
tel: 0845 345 4345
website: www.clsdirect.org.uk
