Adult Services

Advocacy

What is it?

There are occasions when people have a problem and don’t feel confident or able to sort it out or speak up for themselves. It can sometimes be very helpful to have someone to act on your behalf, and speak for you.
Advocacy is about assisting you to say what you want and to get the services and rights you are entitled to. Advocates work with you to achieve this.

How do I get it?

There are 2 organisations in Westminster that offer an advocacy service - one to those with a physical disability and one to those who are over 60.

Is there a charge?

You will not be charged for any assistance you receive from the Advocacy service.

Who do I contact?

For those over 60 years old contact:

Westminster Advocacy Service for Senior Residents (WASSR)
55, Dean Street London W1D 6AF
Enquiries: Telephone 020 7439 3131
Fax: 020 7297 0385
Minicom: Telephone 020 7434 2083
e-mail info@wassr.org
Website: http://www.wassr.org/

For those with a physical disability, contact:

Westminster Action Network on Disability (WAND)
42 Westbourne Park Road, London, W2 5PH
Tel: 020 7641 5722
e-mail: info@wand.org.uk