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Barnardo’s provide advocacy support if you are a child looked after or a care leaver from Wirral, you can request the support of an advocate up to the age of 24. You can have an advocate if you are living outside of Wirral or are in secure accommodation.

An advocate is an independent person, who provides support to children and young people who are looked after or care leavers, assisting them to express their views, wishes and feelings. They will listen to you and help you to understand your rights.

An advocate can support you with:

• Your meetings and meetings about you
• Transition from children’s services to adulthood
• Leaving care
• Problems with where you live
• Problems with your family time arrangements
• Help you make complaints

For more information on this service, Barnardo’s provide the following downloadable resources:

• Child looked after advocacy information leaflet
• Child protection advocacy information leaflet

Who is it aimed at?

Children and young people who are looked after or care leavers

When

Office is open: Monday – Friday

Time

Office is open: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Where

The Community Village, 330/334 New Chester Road, Rock Ferry, Wirral CH42 1LE

Cost

Free

Details of how to get involved

Reach out to Barnardo’s for further information, using the details below

Contact details

• Phone: 0151 228 4455
• Email: wirralservices@barnardos.org.uk

Further information

For more information about Barnardo’s:

• Visit the Barnardo’s website
• Visit the Barnardo’s Facebook page