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Voices
Advocacy
Everyone has the right to be heard, make choices, and be in control of their own life. Sunnybank’s Advocacy service provides free, independent advocacy for adults with learning disabilities across Surrey. ​
What we do
Independent Advocacy
Appropriate Adult Service
Care Reviews
Hospital Discharge Meetings
Best Interest Meetings
Independent Visitor
We offer support with a wide range of issues, including:
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Care and support planning
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Understanding and applying for benefits
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Finances and financial abuse
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Accessing activities and leisure
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Accessing education
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End of life planning
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Accommodation & Life transitions
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Safeguarding issues
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Medical care and Health Passports
How we work:
Our advocacy team is here to ensure that every person has a voice, is treated with dignity, and can make informed choices about their life and care.
We work in the following ways:
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Person-centred: We focus on what matters most to the individual, respecting their values, wishes, and preferences.
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Impartial and independent: Advocates are not part of care or treatment teams, ensuring our support is unbiased and focused solely on the individual’s best interests.
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Rights-based: We uphold the legal and human rights of people with learning disabilities, including their right to be heard and to participate in decisions.
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Inclusive communication: We use accessible and adapted communication methods to ensure understanding and meaningful involvement.
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Supportive of decision-making: We help individuals understand their options and express their views, even if they lack capacity to make specific decisions.
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Confidential: Advocacy is a safe space—personal information is treated with respect and shared only when necessary and appropriate.
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Collaborative: We work alongside families, professionals, and services to support positive change and inclusive outcomes.
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Flexible and responsive: We adapt our approach to meet the unique needs, challenges, and strengths of each person we support.
“Thank you for helping me with so many things! Especially IT and admin skills. I feel comfortable doing it now.”
Futures Member, 2024 Futures Graduate
“We were worried our son would feel alone after college. But from the moment he joined Sunnybank, we saw a change. He has grown in confidence, found new friends, and now has a real sense of purpose. It’s been life-changing.”
Parent of Futures Member, 2023 Futures Graduate
Interested in our Advocacy service?
We work with a number of external agencies
Read our 23/24 Impact Report
Donate to
The Sunnybank Trust
Your support can help transform the lives of
people with learning disabilities.
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