Accessibility and Disability All advocacy organisations

All advocacy organisations

Beacon gives free independent advice on NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS funded nursing care (CHC). They have a free telephone helpline and online information. They also provide paid for services

Connected Voice Advocacy provide advocacy services to help you to get your voice heard.  An Advocate will help you speak up for yourself, find out about your rights, explore your options, make decisions and choices or get services or support:

Healthworks support people of all ages to lead a healthier life. To be more active, eat healthily, give up smoking, manage diabetes and improve your mobility.

 

One Million Women and Girls campaigns for a North East where women & girls are equal, represented, and valued.

Pride Action North provide a range of support and advocacy services to young people and adults in the LGBTQIA+ communities across the north of England.

The Priority Services Register (PSR) is a free service which provides extra energy advice and support to people who have health, communication, access or safety needs. This includes electricity, gas and water services.

 

Tending Three Magpies are a paid bereavement support service.

The Patients Association has a national telephone and email helpline for anyone trying to navigate health and care systems in the UK. The helpline service is free and confidential.  They provide guidance and signposting on how to: make a complaint, understand social care, see your medical records, get a second opinion and more

Your Voice Counts (YVC) is an advocacy service in Newcastle. They help vulnerable people to be involved in important decisions about their life. Making sure your wishes are heard and your rights are upheld.