Two of our dedicated advocates, Julia and Andy, quickly began working with the residents affected by the closure.

Gem O’Connor is one of our Senior Advocates, leading the Newcastle team of advocates who deliver statutory advocacy services to people who need support to be involved in decisions about their lives.

We know many people refuse the support of an advocate simply because they are overwhelmed by the number of professionals in their lives. However, we also know that sometimes people just need us to approach them in a different way.