Connected Voice Advocacy
@cvadvocacy.bsky.social
Proud winners of the National Advocacy Outstanding Service Award 2018 and 2022. We provide independent, free and confidential advocacy to people in the North East. #AdvocacyWorks
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Advocacy in child protection cases—why does it matter?
Our latest blog dives into the vital role advocates play in supporting families through complex processes.
📖 Read the full story here: www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../advocacy....
#AdvocacyWorks #ChildProtection
Our latest blog dives into the vital role advocates play in supporting families through complex processes.
📖 Read the full story here: www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../advocacy....
#AdvocacyWorks #ChildProtection
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December 12, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Advocacy in child protection cases—why does it matter?
Our latest blog dives into the vital role advocates play in supporting families through complex processes.
📖 Read the full story here: www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../advocacy....
#AdvocacyWorks #ChildProtection
Our latest blog dives into the vital role advocates play in supporting families through complex processes.
📖 Read the full story here: www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../advocacy....
#AdvocacyWorks #ChildProtection
Check out our latest newsletter for insights from our Head of Advocacy on safeguarding in 2025!👇
Our final edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews for 2025 is out NOW!
It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
Read now 👉 bit.ly/CVNews11Dec25
It's full of the latest news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, including:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
Read now 👉 bit.ly/CVNews11Dec25
Connected Voice News - 11 December 2025
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December 11, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Check out our latest newsletter for insights from our Head of Advocacy on safeguarding in 2025!👇
On 6 Nov, we teamed up with colleagues in Personal Injury Case Management to explore a new Advocacy Referral Screening Tool—designed to transform how cases are triaged and referred.
Big steps toward better advocacy and support! 💪
Find out more👇
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/news-and-inf...
Big steps toward better advocacy and support! 💪
Find out more👇
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/news-and-inf...
Advocacy in Personal Injury Cases, a decade later: Shaping the Future of Referral Tools | Connected Voice
www.connectedvoice.org.uk
December 11, 2025 at 10:27 AM
On 6 Nov, we teamed up with colleagues in Personal Injury Case Management to explore a new Advocacy Referral Screening Tool—designed to transform how cases are triaged and referred.
Big steps toward better advocacy and support! 💪
Find out more👇
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/news-and-inf...
Big steps toward better advocacy and support! 💪
Find out more👇
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/news-and-inf...
Our Advocates use the #HumanRights Act every day to challenge situations that are unjust & to learn more about the rights-based approach to #Advocacy. We champion equality and fight for social justice.
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#HumanRights #16DaysOfActivism #AdvocacyWorks
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#HumanRights #16DaysOfActivism #AdvocacyWorks
December 10, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Our Advocates use the #HumanRights Act every day to challenge situations that are unjust & to learn more about the rights-based approach to #Advocacy. We champion equality and fight for social justice.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../communit...
#HumanRights #16DaysOfActivism #AdvocacyWorks
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../communit...
#HumanRights #16DaysOfActivism #AdvocacyWorks
We love helping teams grow!
Whether you work in housing, health, social care, legal advice, or community support—our bespoke training is built around your needs.
📍 Training can be online or in-person—at your place or our welcoming Newcastle City Centre base.
📩 Curious? [email protected]
Whether you work in housing, health, social care, legal advice, or community support—our bespoke training is built around your needs.
📍 Training can be online or in-person—at your place or our welcoming Newcastle City Centre base.
📩 Curious? [email protected]
December 9, 2025 at 9:18 AM
We love helping teams grow!
Whether you work in housing, health, social care, legal advice, or community support—our bespoke training is built around your needs.
📍 Training can be online or in-person—at your place or our welcoming Newcastle City Centre base.
📩 Curious? [email protected]
Whether you work in housing, health, social care, legal advice, or community support—our bespoke training is built around your needs.
📍 Training can be online or in-person—at your place or our welcoming Newcastle City Centre base.
📩 Curious? [email protected]
We help people in vulnerable situations:
✅ Speak up
✅ Know their rights
✅ Make choices
✅ Get support
Everyone deserves a voice. We listen, make sure they’re heard, and believe they should be part of decisions about their lives.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#AdvocacyWorks
✅ Speak up
✅ Know their rights
✅ Make choices
✅ Get support
Everyone deserves a voice. We listen, make sure they’re heard, and believe they should be part of decisions about their lives.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#AdvocacyWorks
December 4, 2025 at 9:17 AM
We help people in vulnerable situations:
✅ Speak up
✅ Know their rights
✅ Make choices
✅ Get support
Everyone deserves a voice. We listen, make sure they’re heard, and believe they should be part of decisions about their lives.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#AdvocacyWorks
✅ Speak up
✅ Know their rights
✅ Make choices
✅ Get support
Everyone deserves a voice. We listen, make sure they’re heard, and believe they should be part of decisions about their lives.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#AdvocacyWorks
If you have a disability or health condition—mental, physical, or learning,our free, confidential Health & Social Advocacy service is here for you.
We make sure support is accessible and meets your needs.
Learn more: www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../communit...
#IDPwD #DisabilityRights
We make sure support is accessible and meets your needs.
Learn more: www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../communit...
#IDPwD #DisabilityRights
December 3, 2025 at 10:45 AM
If you have a disability or health condition—mental, physical, or learning,our free, confidential Health & Social Advocacy service is here for you.
We make sure support is accessible and meets your needs.
Learn more: www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../communit...
#IDPwD #DisabilityRights
We make sure support is accessible and meets your needs.
Learn more: www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../communit...
#IDPwD #DisabilityRights
We help people in vulnerable situations:
✔ Speak up for themselves
✔ Understand their rights
✔ Make their own choices
✔ Get the support they need
Everyone deserves a voice. We listen, and we make sure they’re heard.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#AdvocacyWorks #Equality
✔ Speak up for themselves
✔ Understand their rights
✔ Make their own choices
✔ Get the support they need
Everyone deserves a voice. We listen, and we make sure they’re heard.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#AdvocacyWorks #Equality
December 2, 2025 at 2:07 PM
We help people in vulnerable situations:
✔ Speak up for themselves
✔ Understand their rights
✔ Make their own choices
✔ Get the support they need
Everyone deserves a voice. We listen, and we make sure they’re heard.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#AdvocacyWorks #Equality
✔ Speak up for themselves
✔ Understand their rights
✔ Make their own choices
✔ Get the support they need
Everyone deserves a voice. We listen, and we make sure they’re heard.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#AdvocacyWorks #Equality
👥 Putting People First
Want to make sure the people you support have their voices heard?
📌 Training for care workers, social workers, job coaches & more.
✅ Learn: Mental capacity law, advocacy skills, active listening, person-centred approaches.
⏳ 3 hours
📅 Email: [email protected]
Want to make sure the people you support have their voices heard?
📌 Training for care workers, social workers, job coaches & more.
✅ Learn: Mental capacity law, advocacy skills, active listening, person-centred approaches.
⏳ 3 hours
📅 Email: [email protected]
December 2, 2025 at 9:29 AM
👥 Putting People First
Want to make sure the people you support have their voices heard?
📌 Training for care workers, social workers, job coaches & more.
✅ Learn: Mental capacity law, advocacy skills, active listening, person-centred approaches.
⏳ 3 hours
📅 Email: [email protected]
Want to make sure the people you support have their voices heard?
📌 Training for care workers, social workers, job coaches & more.
✅ Learn: Mental capacity law, advocacy skills, active listening, person-centred approaches.
⏳ 3 hours
📅 Email: [email protected]
🧡 A time to stand up for everyone impacted by HIV - past and present.
Our Health & Social Care Advocacy service is free and confidential for people in #Newcastle and #Gateshead .
👉 Find out more: www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../communit...
#RockTheRibbon #AdvocacyWorks #16DaysOfActivism
Our Health & Social Care Advocacy service is free and confidential for people in #Newcastle and #Gateshead .
👉 Find out more: www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../communit...
#RockTheRibbon #AdvocacyWorks #16DaysOfActivism
December 1, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🧡 A time to stand up for everyone impacted by HIV - past and present.
Our Health & Social Care Advocacy service is free and confidential for people in #Newcastle and #Gateshead .
👉 Find out more: www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../communit...
#RockTheRibbon #AdvocacyWorks #16DaysOfActivism
Our Health & Social Care Advocacy service is free and confidential for people in #Newcastle and #Gateshead .
👉 Find out more: www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../communit...
#RockTheRibbon #AdvocacyWorks #16DaysOfActivism
We stand with victims & survivors of gender-based violence & abuse, helping them access the specialist services they need. Learn how our Health & Social Care Advocacy and Hate Crime Advocacy teams can support you if you need help.
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#AdvocacyWorks
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#AdvocacyWorks
November 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
We stand with victims & survivors of gender-based violence & abuse, helping them access the specialist services they need. Learn how our Health & Social Care Advocacy and Hate Crime Advocacy teams can support you if you need help.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#AdvocacyWorks
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#AdvocacyWorks
📢 November is Islamophobia Awareness Month a time to stand together, raise awareness, & promote inclusion.
Our #HateCrime service support people when it matters most.
👉 Read the full blog:
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../recognis....
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../hate-cri...
#AdvocacyWorks
Our #HateCrime service support people when it matters most.
👉 Read the full blog:
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../recognis....
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../hate-cri...
#AdvocacyWorks
www.connectedvoice.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 11:37 AM
📢 November is Islamophobia Awareness Month a time to stand together, raise awareness, & promote inclusion.
Our #HateCrime service support people when it matters most.
👉 Read the full blog:
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../recognis....
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../hate-cri...
#AdvocacyWorks
Our #HateCrime service support people when it matters most.
👉 Read the full blog:
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../recognis....
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../hate-cri...
#AdvocacyWorks
✅ Everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, & valued.
💬 It’s about openness, accountability, and the confidence to challenge poor practice and report abuse without fear.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
💬 It’s about openness, accountability, and the confidence to challenge poor practice and report abuse without fear.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
November 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
✅ Everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, & valued.
💬 It’s about openness, accountability, and the confidence to challenge poor practice and report abuse without fear.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
💬 It’s about openness, accountability, and the confidence to challenge poor practice and report abuse without fear.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
As Independent Advocates we support adults at risk of harm & abuse to stay safe & to report allegations and concerns. We are committed to ensure everyone involved in the process gets the outcomes they want and need.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
November 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
As Independent Advocates we support adults at risk of harm & abuse to stay safe & to report allegations and concerns. We are committed to ensure everyone involved in the process gets the outcomes they want and need.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
We are committed to ensure everyone involved in the process gets the outcomes they want and need.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#AdultsSafeguardingWeek #AdvocacyWorks
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#AdultsSafeguardingWeek #AdvocacyWorks
November 20, 2025 at 11:51 AM
We are committed to ensure everyone involved in the process gets the outcomes they want and need.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#AdultsSafeguardingWeek #AdvocacyWorks
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#AdultsSafeguardingWeek #AdvocacyWorks
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Our November #Haref Bulletin is out now! 📢
Our monthly Haref Bulletin is full of the latest news, events and research on #healthequity for ethnically marginalised communities across Newcastle, Gateshead, and beyond.
Read it now! 👇
bit.ly/HarefBulleti...
Our monthly Haref Bulletin is full of the latest news, events and research on #healthequity for ethnically marginalised communities across Newcastle, Gateshead, and beyond.
Read it now! 👇
bit.ly/HarefBulleti...
November 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Our November #Haref Bulletin is out now! 📢
Our monthly Haref Bulletin is full of the latest news, events and research on #healthequity for ethnically marginalised communities across Newcastle, Gateshead, and beyond.
Read it now! 👇
bit.ly/HarefBulleti...
Our monthly Haref Bulletin is full of the latest news, events and research on #healthequity for ethnically marginalised communities across Newcastle, Gateshead, and beyond.
Read it now! 👇
bit.ly/HarefBulleti...
Our role as Independent Advocates is to support adults at risk of harm and abuse to stay safe and to report allegations and concerns.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Our role as Independent Advocates is to support adults at risk of harm and abuse to stay safe and to report allegations and concerns.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
🛡️ Our Role as Independent Advocates
We stand alongside adults at risk of harm or abuse.
Our commitment? That everyone involved in the safeguarding process achieves the outcomes they want and need.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
We stand alongside adults at risk of harm or abuse.
Our commitment? That everyone involved in the safeguarding process achieves the outcomes they want and need.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
November 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM
🛡️ Our Role as Independent Advocates
We stand alongside adults at risk of harm or abuse.
Our commitment? That everyone involved in the safeguarding process achieves the outcomes they want and need.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
We stand alongside adults at risk of harm or abuse.
Our commitment? That everyone involved in the safeguarding process achieves the outcomes they want and need.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
As Independent Advocates we support adults at risk of harm & abuse to stay safe & to report allegations & concerns.
We are committed to ensure everyone involved in the process gets the outcomes they want and need.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
We are committed to ensure everyone involved in the process gets the outcomes they want and need.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
November 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
As Independent Advocates we support adults at risk of harm & abuse to stay safe & to report allegations & concerns.
We are committed to ensure everyone involved in the process gets the outcomes they want and need.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
We are committed to ensure everyone involved in the process gets the outcomes they want and need.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
We’re proud to work alongside Newcastle and Gateshead Safeguarding Adults Boards - sharing knowledge, learning from each other, and strengthening best practice to keep people safe.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
November 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
We’re proud to work alongside Newcastle and Gateshead Safeguarding Adults Boards - sharing knowledge, learning from each other, and strengthening best practice to keep people safe.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
Great to be here at Gateshead Civic Centre supporting #SafeguardingAdultsWeek
We’re here to help adults at risk of harm or abuse stay safe and know how to report concerns.
connectedvoice.org.uk/home
#AdvocacyWorks
@AnnCraftTrust, @NewcastleCityCouncil @GatesheadCouncil
We’re here to help adults at risk of harm or abuse stay safe and know how to report concerns.
connectedvoice.org.uk/home
#AdvocacyWorks
@AnnCraftTrust, @NewcastleCityCouncil @GatesheadCouncil
November 17, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Great to be here at Gateshead Civic Centre supporting #SafeguardingAdultsWeek
We’re here to help adults at risk of harm or abuse stay safe and know how to report concerns.
connectedvoice.org.uk/home
#AdvocacyWorks
@AnnCraftTrust, @NewcastleCityCouncil @GatesheadCouncil
We’re here to help adults at risk of harm or abuse stay safe and know how to report concerns.
connectedvoice.org.uk/home
#AdvocacyWorks
@AnnCraftTrust, @NewcastleCityCouncil @GatesheadCouncil
Our role as Independent Advocates is to support adults at risk of harm & abuse to stay safe and speak up. Our goal: ensure everyone involved gets the outcomes they need.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
@gatesheadcouncil.bsky.social
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
@gatesheadcouncil.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Our role as Independent Advocates is to support adults at risk of harm & abuse to stay safe and speak up. Our goal: ensure everyone involved gets the outcomes they need.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
@gatesheadcouncil.bsky.social
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
@gatesheadcouncil.bsky.social
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The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!
With news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, find out more on:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
✅Health and Wellbeing info
👉https://bit.ly/CVNews13Nov
With news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, find out more on:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
✅Health and Wellbeing info
👉https://bit.ly/CVNews13Nov
November 13, 2025 at 9:10 AM
The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!
With news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, find out more on:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
✅Health and Wellbeing info
👉https://bit.ly/CVNews13Nov
With news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, find out more on:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
✅Health and Wellbeing info
👉https://bit.ly/CVNews13Nov
🌟 Testimonial Tuesday 🌟
We love creating bespoke training that fits your team
✅ High-impact sessions for your whole organisation
✅ Practical, person-centred skills for frontline staff
✅ Boost engagement & embed best practice
📍 Online or in-person
📩 [email protected]
We love creating bespoke training that fits your team
✅ High-impact sessions for your whole organisation
✅ Practical, person-centred skills for frontline staff
✅ Boost engagement & embed best practice
📍 Online or in-person
📩 [email protected]
November 11, 2025 at 9:21 AM
🌟 Testimonial Tuesday 🌟
We love creating bespoke training that fits your team
✅ High-impact sessions for your whole organisation
✅ Practical, person-centred skills for frontline staff
✅ Boost engagement & embed best practice
📍 Online or in-person
📩 [email protected]
We love creating bespoke training that fits your team
✅ High-impact sessions for your whole organisation
✅ Practical, person-centred skills for frontline staff
✅ Boost engagement & embed best practice
📍 Online or in-person
📩 [email protected]
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Together we are stronger... @drewdalton.bsky.social launches the historic #Newcastle-Gateshead Declaration, the world's first declaration of LGBTQI+ solidarity, at the conclusion of the #SaferToBeMe Summit. Read and sign the declaration at: www.reportout.org/newcastlegat...
October 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Together we are stronger... @drewdalton.bsky.social launches the historic #Newcastle-Gateshead Declaration, the world's first declaration of LGBTQI+ solidarity, at the conclusion of the #SaferToBeMe Summit. Read and sign the declaration at: www.reportout.org/newcastlegat...