If you are asking for or using a social care service (or are a carer of someone using services), you may find that it is not always easy to express your wishes or preferences. If decisions are being made that effect your future, you may feel that your side of the discussion is not being put across properly. An advocate is a person who can speak up for you in these situations.
For more information about agencies that can offer advocacy please contact Adult and Community Services Directorate
If you or the person you care for is an older person, an adult with a learning disability, physical or sensory disability, or a vulnerable adult contact:
The Adult Duty and Intervention Service
The Link Centre
140 Union Street
Oldham OL1 1DZ
Tel: 0161 770 1515 (if you are not already receiving services)
0161 770 1500 (If you are already receiving services)
Minicom: 0161 770 1520
Fax: 0161 770 1519
Email: adis@oldham.gov.uk
The Adult Duty and Intervention Service is a new team replacing the existing duty and assessment teams in Older People, Learning Disability, Physical and Sensory Disability and Vulnerable Adult Services.
If you or the person you care for is an adult with a mental health problem contact:
Mental Health Services
Initial Assessment and Intervention Service
The Beeches
5 Waterloo Street
Oldham OL1 1SP
Tel: 0161 909 8088
Fax: 0161 909 8080
You may be able to access an Independent Mental Health Advocate from your local Mind association. For more information, contact:
Telephone: 0161 620 0123
Fax: 0844 5560690
E-mail: oldham@tgmind.co.uk
Address: Tameside, Oldham & Glossop Mind, The Lodge, 6 Hunters Lane, Oldham, OL1 1QU