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Advocacy

NYAS offers individual advocacy and a range of information, advice and support to ensure that the views, wishes and feelings of children and young people are respected and their voices are heard when decisions are being made about them.

Children and young people involved with social services have a right to an independent advocate.

Download our independent advocacy leaflet

Download our Child protection explained leaflet

Find out more about advocacy in Wales

Did you know NYAS has a network of 350 independent advocates who provide advocacy to:

Children in care or children who are subject to a child protection plan.
Care leavers and care experienced mothers.
Children and young people who are in-patients in mental health settings.

Children with disabilities.
Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) to children, young people and adults detained under the Mental Health Act.
Advocacy to children, young people and parents in Wales.

“It’s funny I called you Tinkerbell for so long but you really are, it’s like you flew into my life and sprinkled magical fairy dust and made everything ok. We clicked so well and that made it so much easier. You did the unthinkable you got my voice heard. You are understanding of situations and non- judgemental.

Working with you was beneficial in many ways and you helped me with my self- confidence,
self- belief and emotional understanding. You changed my life! I will be eternally grateful.
As advocates you say it how it is. You’re the microphone for every child.”