Self-advocacy

Self advocacy groups help people to get better at speaking up for themselves and makes it possible for people to support each other. 

Pembrokeshire Advocacy facilitates groups in Portfield Social Activity Centre, Haverfordwest

                                                             The Anchorage Activity Centre, Pembroke Dock

                                                             The Avenue Social Activity Centre, Tenby

                                                              Pembrokeshire College

                                                              Residential Units throughout Pembrokeshire

Discussions in self advocacy sessions often cover work opportunities, housing difficulties, financial concerns, relationships, transport and social activities.

Sheila Morgan facilitates the Family Project in Haverfordwest for parents with a learning disability.

This group empowers parents to express their wishes in reviews, child care proceedings, health visits and benefit concerns.  The parents say that the group helps them develop confidence in their parenting skills. This group participates in the Finding the Right Support initiative with Learning Disability Wales.