#AdvocacyWorks by working together - Joe's story
#AdvocacyWorks and can have an impact on all areas of a person’s life especially when we join together, see the person as a whole, and put t
My day as a YVC advocate
As part of our Advocacy Awareness Week 2024 series, we're sharing examples of how #AdvocacyWorks and makes an impact on the people we suppor
Looking after our mental health at work
We're lucky to have a fantastic team of colleagues and volunteers who provide much-needed services in our local area while also creating a w
Research Abilities
As part of our new research plans, Your Voice Counts joined our friends at the Lawnmowers Theatre Company to take part in their newly design
Helping older people have a voice
Last year our advocacy team supported over 1,700 people over the age of 61 in Newcastle, Gateshead and South Tyneside. Every day we help ol
Join us as a volunteer advocate
Becoming a volunteer advocate is an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with people, including those with dementia, i
New NHS Complaints Advocacy Service launching in Newcastle
We’re excited to announce that Your Voice Counts will be expanding our NHS Complaints Advocacy Service to Newcastle from 1 October 2024.
Getting to know Sally
As part of our International Older Persons Day series, we're sharing how our Relevant Person’s Representative service supported a woman with
The role of advocacy in supporting older people
Helen, Gillian and Terri are Senior Advocates at Your Voice Counts and share their perspective on the role advocacy plays in ensuring older
Great North Run success
Huge thank you to Lewis, Melissa, Nathan, Chase, Anthony and Connor who raised over £1,200 and counting for Your Voice Counts!
