Free advocacy for people with learning disabilitie

Aim

I am developing a free independent advocacy service for people with learning unable to access free statutory advocacy services.

Everyone deserves to be heard when decisions are made about their life.

My name is Mik. I am developing a free independent advocacy service through Clearer Support for people with learning disabilities in England. My background is in learning disability nursing and social work, alongside many years of experience providing independent advocacy.

Many people cannot get free advocacy if their issue is not funded by the local authority. 

I want to offer time to listen, explain information clearly and help people communicate what matters to them. This could mean preparing for a care review, raising concerns about support, understanding a letter, making a complaint or asking questions about a proposed move.

The person with a learning disability will remain at the centre of the work. Family members and supporters can be involved where appropriate, while advocacy focuses on the person's wishes, rights and choices.

My first fundraising target is £9,000. The planned pilot would provide 15 hours of advocacy work each week for 13 weeks: 195 hours in total.

These hours include conversations and meetings, preparation, correspondence, case records and follow-up. Donations would pay for my professional time as well as the essential costs of providing the service. The people receiving advocacy would pay nothing and would never be expected to donate

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 29th January 2027 at 1:35pm