Independent advocacy for the people of Suffolk

 "A civilisation is measured by its treatment of its most vulnerable groups. We must remember that citizens in care are no less citizens and their voices should be heard, their views respected and their interests defended."

We help people to:

• be heard;
• have a voice;
• obtain information;
• make choices.

We provide information about advocacy for adults and children. Please use the links below to find out more.

Information for adults

Information for children

Focus on advocacy - a review of advocacy in Suffolk

• Focus on advocacy: Report (PDF, 1.88Mb)
• Focus on advocacy: Statistical review (PDF, 116Kb)
• Focus on advocacy: Appendices (PDF, 318Kb) - including consultation questions

There is also an 'Easy-Read' summary of the report:

• Focus on advocacy: summary (PDF , 524Kb) - easy read version

Policies and guidance

• Suffolk Advocacy Forum standards (PDF, 30Kb)
• Suffolk Advocacy Forum Code of Practice for Advocates (PDF, 23Kb
• Guidelines for supervision of independent advocates (PDF, 13Kb)