Advocacy for people with autism

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Advocacy is support for people who can't make or understand important decisions.

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Advocates listen to you and help you make choices and have your say.

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An advocate can help you speak at meetings and get problems sorted.

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They make sure other people listen to you.

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Advocacy is free, independent and confidential.

Advocacy in Surrey

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POhWER provides advocacy services in Surrey.

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They have an easy read referral form on their website.

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If you want an advocate to help you with a Care Act Assessment, ask the person who is doing your assessment.

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If you want information or advice about this contact POhWER.

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Mobile: Text the word 'pohwer' with your name and number to 81025

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Telephone: 0300 456 2370

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Website: pohwer surrey

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Need help to complain about NHS services?

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If you’re unhappy with the NHS treatment you have received, you can complain.

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In Surrey, the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy service can help to complain to the NHS.
Contact them:

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Telephone: 01483 310 500

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Text (SMS): 07704 265 377

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Post: Surrey Independent Living Charity, Astolat, Coniers Way, Guildford, Surrey GU4 7HL

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