The Advocacy Service provides representation at meetings and forums, making sure the voice of a child or young
person is heard when decisions are being made about their care. Havering children in care, care-experienced
young adults, children subject to Child Protection plans, and unaccompanied asylum seeking children can access
statutory advocacy.
As well as ensuring young people understand their rights and entitlements, an Advocate can also support young
people through the complaints process. To receive a referral form or find out more information please email
advocacy@havering.gov.uk or visit our website.
Our Vision
Substantial evidence points to the fact that participant-led youth and social work delivers more positive and meaningful
outcomes compared to a prescriptive delivery which has had little or no input from the young people it is designed to help.
Our vision is that the children and young people of the London Borough of Havering live healthy, happy and fulfilled lives;
and that services designed to work with children and young people act in their best interests, and take into account their
views, wishes and feelings.
The full participation, involvement and contribution of children who have received social care intervention, including young
people in care and leaving care, is crucial. As a council, we are committed to listening to children and young people about
their experiences of the services that they receive and the issues that are important to them; and work with them to deliver
improvements that reflect their views. As well as being the bedrock of good practice, involving children and young people in
the design and delivery of services that affect them, it is enshrined in law and policy:
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, in particular Article 12 that states:
"Every Child or young person has the right to express his or her views on all matters that affect them and their views should
be given due weight in accordance to their age and maturity."
Human Rights Act 1998: Article 8
You have the right to enjoy family relationships without interference from government. This includes the right to live with
your family and, where this is not possible, the right to regular contact .
National Care Standards 2001/2002
The overarching aims of the NCSC are to ensure the protection of people using health and social care services and to
improve the quality of service received.
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The Children Act 1989: Right to Advocacy
What is the children Act right to advocacy?
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