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Onside Worcester

Range of support and services to ensure fairness and equality for adults who may be vulnerable, disadvantaged, discriminated against.  This includes mental and physical ill health, sensory impairment, learning disability, drug and alcohol misuse, older people, and carers.

Offer advocacy services to all.

Can provide appropriate adults Lifelinks – provides one-to-one support & help builds confidence and skills for individuals with mild/moderate learning difficulties, mental ill health, Autism & people over 50.Advocacy: advocacy@onside-advocacy.org.uk

IMCA (Independent Mental Capacity Advocate): imca@onside-advocacy.org.uk

IMHA (Independent Mental Health Advocate): info@onside-advocacy.org.uk

Lifelinks: lifelinks@onside-advocacy.org.uk

Appropriate Adult: appropriateadult@onside-advocacy.org.uk
Address:
14 Charles Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2AQ
Telephone:
01905 27525
Sector:
Public

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