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Test Valley
Community Services
2nd Floor, Coopers House
Horsefair
Romsey SO51 8JZ
Telephone: 01794 519998
Fax: 01794 517122 -
Email
2nd Floor, East Wing,
Wessex Chambers
South Street
Andover SP10 2BN
Telephone: 01264 362600
Fax: 01264 353010 -
Email
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TEST VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES
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Andover Advocacy Alliance
 Andover Advocacy Alliance (AAA) provides independent advocacy to vulnerable adults in the local community. The service is available free to any person aged 18 or over, who lives in Test Valley, and who has a specific issue with which they need help.
Advocacy is representing the views of another person as if they were your own.
Everyone has rights and needs. Most of us can speak for ourselves or have friends and family to support us. Some people, however, are isolated and vulnerable and may be unable to give voice to their wishes and interests. Advocacy provides independent support and representation to those who cannot represent themselves effectively.
 What do Advocates do?
Advocates actively represent their clients' needs, wishes and opinions .
The issue can be anything; previous examples are housing, care, finance, benefits, family matters, complaints and appeals.
Advocates may have to negotiate, provide information and communicate with other agencies but, above all, they must represent their clients’ interests without being judgmental.
This type of advocacy is distinct from a befriending scheme and it is NOT a legal service.
Further information
If you are interested in having an advocate or in becoming a volunteer advocate please contact the Project Manager, Tammy King:
Telephone
01264 336380
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Email
Tammy King
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2nd Floor East Wing
Wessex Chambers
South Street
Andover
Hants SP10 2BN
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