Circles Advocacy Inverclyde delivers a free, independent service by providing information and advocacy via telephone, email or video call, drop-in meetings within community resources and home visits to individuals who are unable to access our main office in Inverclyde or suitable public settings.
Our generic advocacy services have been established in Inverclyde since 2012. We are focused on social justice and equality to ensure everyone is socially included, as there are 78,000 plus residents in Inverclyde. We also support the delivery of Self Directed Support (SDS) which we offer to a range of community care groups and individuals facing challenges, due to a diagnosed and undiagnosed additional need or condition.
Our goal is to improve people’s quality of life so that they have equal flexibility and choices at home, work and in the wider community.
• People get the help they want, when and where they want it.
• People receive assistance at the appropriate time, before a crisis or emergency occurs.
• People are free to select the care that best meets their requirements.
We support anyone over the age of 16 who lives in Inverclyde and is experiencing one or more of the following.
To have a say in, and about, the services they receive.
We are inclusive in our approach and support people from all backgrounds, who are subject to compulsory measures under the Mental Health Act 2003 for Care & Treatment in Scotland, carers, parents, people in refuge, prisoners receiving health care and people who are homeless or experiencing issues related to alcohol or drug dependency.
The support we give is aligned to every stage of the SDS process from providing information to social workers, preparing the person for assessment, assisting the person in constructing their support plans, providing information on pension schemes, supporting them to open bank accounts, dealing with complaints, helping them to make informed choices, encouraging participation in peer groups and much, much more.
As part of Support in the Right Direction (SiRD) Scotland, our SDS Project raises awareness and understanding of Self-Directed Support which aims to give individuals greater choice and control over their care package. We support people relying on care services, their families, and carers to navigate the process across Inverclyde by sharing information, supporting them to put across their views and by facilitating peer groups.
We will support the person at every stage of the SDS process such as:
Positive experiences of Circles Advocacy in Inverclyde.
The following dropdown contains links to Inverclyde Advocacy resources.
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The following links are to other services available in Inverclyde and the surrounding area.
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday
9am – 5pm
Access our Advocacy services, reach out to Moya today.
moya.sweeney@circlesnetwork.org.uk
Please leave a message if you’re unable to get through on the phone, we will call you back, our voicemail is checked daily.
01475 730797
info.inverclyde@circlesnetwork.org.uk
Circles Network, Circles Advocacy 21 Grey Place, Greenock. PA15 1YF
