We want to ensure that you have the support and guidance you need during important meetings and decision-making processes. That’s why we want to ensure you have an advocate if you want one—an independent person who can provide valuable support and represent your best interests.

An advocate is not directly affiliated with our team of staff, or social care, ensuring their independence and objectivity. They can be a great source of support, especially during meetings about your support and when significant decisions are being made about your life.

If you decide that having an advocate would be beneficial, your key worker will arrange for you to have one and will refer you to a team called the Leeds Childrens Rights Service. You may have already heard of them or have a Children’s Right’s worker.