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Public Engagement Network (PEN) @supportpen.bsky.social · 4h

🙋It’s #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek

Advocates play an invaluable role in our network. They help enable people who are not usually heard to engage with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), England’s health and adult social care regulator.

Learn more: www.choicesupport.org.uk/public-engag...
#AAW25

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The Advonet Group @advonetuk.bsky.social · 4h

Our Project Worker Courtney discusses our LIFE #employment project helps adults with learning disabilities to know their rights at work and to use #SelfAdvocacy!

#AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks

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People First Independent Advocacy @wearepeoplefirst.bsky.social · 5h

Become a Citizen Connector and help your community thrive! 🥰
Your kindness and time can make all the difference. 💛 Join us as a Citizen Connector today!

Click 👉 https://bit.ly/4fRB3Cl for more information
#AdvocacyAwarenessWeek25 #VolunteerCumberland #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks

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Leeds Autism AIM @leedsautismaim.bsky.social · 5h

In a reel for #AAW25, our Peer Development Worker Lawrence talks about how our Autism and Suicide Prevention Project helps #ActuallyAutistic adults in Leeds to access support.

#SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek

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Connected Voice Advocacy @cvadvocacy.bsky.social · 4h

🗣️ Everyone has a reason for becoming an advocate...
This #AAW25, we’re sharing the reasons why we chose advocacy — the experiences, values, and passions that drive us to do the work we do.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...

#AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacy
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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 7h

Advocacy empowers people to understand their rights, make informed decisions, and be heard, especially during life’s most challenging moments.
Advocacy Focus shares the stories of Steve, Priya, James, Amina and Daniel

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Connected Voice Advocacy @cvadvocacy.bsky.social · 8h

💬 Advocacy changes lives.

It helps people feel included, treated fairly, and confident to speak up for their rights.

We’re here to listen, support, and make sure every voice is heard. #AAW25
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...

#AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacy

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The Advonet Group @advonetuk.bsky.social · 1d

Our Health Complaints Advocacy service in #Leeds can help you through the health complaint process.

In a blog post for Advocacy Awareness Week #AAW25, read about what else we can support you with at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/12/h... #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks

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People First Independent Advocacy @wearepeoplefirst.bsky.social · 1d

Need guidance on advocacy?

Our dedicated team is here to provide answers and support whenever you need it. Reach out to us via:
📞0300 303 8037
📨[email protected]
💻wearepeoplefirst.co.uk

Together, we can create meaningful change!
#AdvocacyAwarenessWeek25 #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks

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The Advonet Group @advonetuk.bsky.social · 10h

This month, our LIFE #employment project are running free #SelfAdvocacy workshops for adults with learning disabilities in #Leeds.

They will cover rights at work and reasonable adjustments. If you are interested in joining, email [email protected] or call 0113 244 0606 #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks

LIFE

Self Advocacy in Employment

Do you want to learn about the workplace?

Did you know you can ask for support at work?

Come and learn about it

2 hours each Thursday for 3 weeks

30th October, 6th and 13th November

We talk about:

Your rights at work
Reasonable adjustments
Dressing for work
Good communication
Working well together

0113 244 0606

life@advonet.org.uk

Advonet, Unity Business Centre, Roundhay Road, Leeds LS7 1AB

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Bradford and Craven Autism AIM @bradfordautismaim.bsky.social · 10h

We have a range of free #SelfAdvocacy and planning resources, made by and for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Bradford and Craven.

They include daily and weekly planners, a self-care plan and services profile. To see them, visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks

Bradford and Craven Autism AIM

Self-Advocacy and Planning Tools

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 10h

Advocacy = inclusion, equality, and justice. It supports people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities to be part of the conversation. That’s why #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek matters. #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks
https://www.ndti.org.uk/collection/advocacy-awareness-week-2025/

Advocates promote social inclusion, equality and justice. Advocacy supports people of all ages, backgrounds and identities to be included.
#AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek
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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 1d

Advocacy = speaking up, knowing your rights, making decisions, and asking for what you want.
Advocates help your voice be heard. This week let’s raise awareness and celebrate the power of advocacy!

#AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks

www.ndti.org.uk/collection/a...

Advocates help your voice be heard
Advocacy helps you to:
Speak up, know your rights, make decisions, ask for what you want
#AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek
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People First Independent Advocacy @wearepeoplefirst.bsky.social · 1d

Over these past months, our Independent Mental Health Advocacy( IMHA) drop-in sessions at Carlton Clinic have become more than just info-points, they’ve been about building connections and making sure everyone has the chance to be heard.

Read their story here 👉https://bit.ly/4mV35id
#AAW25

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Connected Voice Advocacy @cvadvocacy.bsky.social · 1d

🎉 Best day in the calendar - we’re in Birmingham for the Blackbelt Advocacy Conference! #AAW2025

It’s also #HCAW and we’re proud to share insights from our 9-year project supporting victims of hate crime through the power of advocacy.

@ndtihello.bsky.social @nationalhcaw.bsky.social

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 1d

@gail-ndti.bsky.social explores why advocacy is a vital part of our health and social care landscape for #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek 2025.
#AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks
www.ndti.org.uk/resource/aaw...

AAW25: Why advocacy | NDTi

Gail Petty explores why advocacy is a vital part of our health and social care landscape for Advocacy Awareness Week 2025.

www.ndti.org.uk

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Connected Voice Advocacy @cvadvocacy.bsky.social · 1d

🎉 It’s #AAW25

We’ll be celebrating our incredible advocates, those who’ve accessed advocacy, and everyone in between.

📢 Join us as we highlight the voices, stories, and impact that make advocacy so powerful.

#AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacy @ndtihello.bsky.social

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Connected Voice Advocacy @cvadvocacy.bsky.social · 1d

💬 Advocacy makes a real impact #AAW25

It helps promote inclusion, equality, and social justice. We're here to support people, help them be heard, and protect their rights.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...

#AdvocacyWorks #selfadvocacy
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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 1d

#AdvocacyAwarenessWeek is here. Advocacy helps people speak up, know their rights, and make decisions that matter. Advocates are here to support your voice, because it deserves to be heard. #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 4d

Join our Board!

If you believe inclusion is a way of life, and not just a value, we'd love to hear from you. We are looking for passionate people with a range of experiences and perspectives to join our Board and help us continue to strive for social change.
www.ndti.org.uk/vacancies/jo...

NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 5d

Families for Small Supports session is starting at 1.30pm today. This free online event is for families of individuals with complex support needs.

The second meeting is on 6 November. Register your place for this, or other Small Supports events now!

www.ndti.org.uk/updates-and-...

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 8d

The countdown is on! This time next week it'll be Advocacy Awareness Week.

If you provide advocacy, commission advocacy, belong to a self-advocacy group, or have received advocacy support, get involved.

#AAW25 #AdvocaycWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks

www.ndti.org.uk/collection/a...

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 12d

Join Our Board! Do you believe inclusion should be lived, not just spoken about? We are looking for passionate people with a range of experiences and perspectives to join our Board and help us continue to strive for social change. www.ndti.org.uk/vacancies/jo...
#BoardRecruitment #JoinUs

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NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 13d

Today is the #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons. In this guest blog, David Vickers, a former member of NHS England's Older People's Sounding Board, writes about the social glue that keeps older communities thriving, resilient, and deeply connected www.ndti.org.uk/resource/bui... #SocialConnections

A diverse group of older people enjoying an autumn walk together through a leafy park, dressed warmly and smiling as they chat.

NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social · 15d

Join us for a powerful online roundtable event focusing on person centred, local small solutions supporting the closure of long-stay institutions in the UK and Europe.

Date: Friday 17 October
Time: 13:00–15:00 UK
Location: Online
Free to attend

Register now: www.ndti.org.uk/resource/dei...

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