ADVOCACY PROJECT

Our advocacy caseworker project focuses on the identification of local issues facing people seeking access to drug and alcohol treatment in their locale and, through involvement and wider consultation, co-produces the design and delivery of a local response to tackle those issues through support and advocacy. The focus is on the practical impact and empowerment of people with entrenched addiction issues; untapping expert lived experience to deliver more informed and enriched services.

Our programmes of active and assertive outreach ensures that we reach people in the community at the services they are using & attempting to access. The approach taken by us recognises that the individuals we seek to engage with face more barriers already, so we go to them and whilst seeking to learn from their experiences and involve them in our work, we provide them with access to our support and advocacy workers. This approach aims to improve individual outcomes whilst learning about the wider societal and systemic changes that are required.

We empower people through education, providing them with the knowledge and tools they need to ensure they are aware of their own rights and have the confidence to voice them.

ADVOCACY CASE WORKER SERVICE

At Faces and Voices of Recovery UK, we specialise in breaking down barriers in addiction treatment, advocating for rights, and empowering individuals on their journey to recovery. Our Support and Advocacy service is a testament to our commitment to change lives and influence communities positively.

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Our Addiction Advocacy Case worker Service is the first of its kind in the world.

Our Advocacy Service, informed by the challenges and successes of our first six months report, is dedicated to:

Personalised Advocacy and Support: Tailoring our approach to meet the individual needs of our clients, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

Collaborative Efforts: Working closely with local authorities, and other agencies, we strive to create a unified front in addressing the complexities of addiction recovery.

Comprehensive Client Support: From advocating for access to residential rehabilitation to navigating local service landscapes, we provide holistic support.

Community-Focused Outreach: Understanding local issues and building relationships with other organisations to advocate effectively for our clients.

Empowerment through Involvement: Ensuring clients are informed and involved in every step, promoting self-advocacy and long-term resilience.

Our Impact

TIn the first 2 years , we’ve engaged with people across various 17 local authorities. Always advocating for their preferred treatment options and challenging systemic issues in addiction and other statutory services & structures including challenging DWP decisions and working with the ombudsman in relevant sectors. Our work has highlighted the need for more inclusive, responsive, and client-centered approaches in recovery services. We assess the effectiveness of our service based on the tangible outcomes achieved for our clients.Our primary measure of success lies in our ability to contribute positively to each clients journey towards recovery.
Our efforts result in progress for every individual we assist, we consider that a significant achievement. Since October 2021 our accomplishments have reflected in numerous successful cases. Underscoring the impact of our advocacy work.
To ensure the ongoing improvement of our service, we actively gather feedback from each client upon the conclusion of our casework. This feedback is systematically evaluated against our predefined project outcomes forming a comprehensive framework for continuous enhancement. Our objectives encompass a range of vital areas, including increasing the number of individuals accessing treatment, improving retention rates within treatment programs, disseminating information about available treatment options, offering essential support for families, enhancing mental health and well-being, and mitigating suffering, anxiety, depression and feelings of isolation.
These outcome – orientated measures enable us to continually refine our approach and ensure that our efforts align with the evolving needs of those we serve. Through this commitment to assessment and adaptation, we aspire to contribute positively to the recovery journeys of the individual and families, fostering a supportive environment that empowers them to overcome challenges and achieve sustainable well-being

Join Our Mission

We are more than advocates; we are partners in the journey towards recovery. Our service is a beacon of hope, providing a platform for voices that need to be heard. Together, we are making strides towards a society where recovery is accessible and supported for all.