Sandwell Advocacy (Young Carers) - Information Point
Service Provider Name
Sandwell Advocacy (Young Carers)
Service
Independent advocacy support for young carers and their families in Sandwell
Address3
28 Wood Street
Town
Tipton
County
West Midlands
Post Code
DY4 9BQ
Where do they provide service from?
They provide advocacy support in schools, colleges, in the home, from their office or where the person/s feel most comfortable
Expiry of services
Not applicable
Telephone
0121 520 8070
Fax
0121 557 0721
Email
sandwelladvocacy@btconnect.com
Website
http://www.youngsa.org/
Contact position
Project Co-ordinator
Contact's mobile number
Not applicable
Area covered
Borough of Sandwell
Who is the service for?
Young carers 5-18 years of age and their families in Sandwell
Referral route
Referrals are made from agencies, third party or self referral. These are taken face to face, telephone, email and fax.
Specific ethnic group?
No
Summary of services
Sandwell Young Carers Advocacy Project works throughout Sandwell, helping children, young people and their families who find it difficult to speak up for themselves. To safeguard the views, rights and wishes of young carers and support them to say and get what they want and need, through independent advocacy provision.
Time details
Core office hours Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm), but the service operates outside of these hours where required.
Remit
Sandwell Advocacy supports marginalised people to ensure that their needs, right and wishes are taken into account when planning and/or delivering health, social care and educational services.
