Support for children aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Advocacy

An advocate is someone who helps people to make decisions. They are trained to support people to understand situations, based on what's important to the person they are an advocate for.

There are links to advocacy websites and local services on this page.

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What is advocacy videos

The what is advocacy video explains what advocacy means and how it might be helpful for young people and families.

There is also a video about advocacy using British Sign Language (BSL).

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Local advocacy groups

South West Advocacy Network (SWAN) provide advocacy services.  

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Mental capacity and mental capacity advocates

Read about independent mental capacity advocates.

Find out more about the Dorset Mental Health Forum.

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Useful Websites