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Route1 Advocacy – Your Voice

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Face To Face Advocacy

Face to face support before and during meetings.

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Virtual Advocacy

Telephone or video support before and during meetings.

Telephone or Video
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Mind Of My Own

Use the Mind Of My Own app and website to communicate your thoughts, wishes and feelings directly to the professionals that support you.

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Newsletters

We publish our monthly newsletters for young people on this web page.

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Resources

Here you will find books, leaflets and other resources that will offer you help, support and guidance.

Resources

  • What is an Advocate?

  • What are Independent Visitors?

  • How can I make a complaint?

  • Your rights

What is an Advocate?

An advocate is someone who:

  • Works for you! – They will listen to what you have to say and help you tell other adults your views and wishes.
  • Will meet with you and talk about anything you want to start, stop, or change about your life.
  • Will help you in meetings or will go in your place to share your views, wishes and feelings with other adults at the meeting.
  • Can help you to make a complaint if you are unhappy with Children’s Services.
  • Will be led by you! – They won’t do anything you’re not happy with.
  • Will speak to you in private, in a place you feel comfortable.
  • Will be clear about who your information will be shared with.
  • Help you to know your rights.

What are Independent Visitors?

Independent Visitors are volunteers who:

  • Will be an adult friend.
  • Will listen to you.
  • Help you take part in activities that interest you.
  • Take you out and have fun.
  • Can help you in meetings.
  • Help you to know your rights.

The members of the Somerset In Care Council and Somerset Leaving Care Council have created a great video about Independent visitors, watch it below:

How can I make a complaint?

Watch the video below to find out more.

A Route1 advocate can help you to make a complaint. You can request support from an advocate using the links above.

Your rights

Children and Young People have many rights defined by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. To view these rights take a look at the Your rights leaflet below.

Your rights

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