Our Voices and Choices Project is a three year project funded by the Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation. This project supports older people in Sandwell who have a long-term health condition with a range of accommodation issues.
The key aims of this project are:
- To ensure that older people wishing to remain/maintain living independently in their own homes with appropriate support are able to do so.
- To ensure that older people and their families/carers/friends who are considering options around care provider accommodation have access to relevant information and are supported to make informed decisions.
The Voices and Choices Project supports older people to:
- Ensure that people have a voice, are aware of their rights and choices and are empowered to make informed decisions.
- Ensure that early intervention and appropriate care is put in place where a person wishes and is able to remain to remain living independently in their own home.
- Ensure that family members/friends are aware of their rights and entitlements with regard to carers benefits.
- Will address loneliness and isolation and ensure that older people are more connected to their community and social support networks.
- Improve their quality of life and emotional wellbeing.
To receive support, make a referral or if you would like to know more about becoming a volunteer:
- Contact us: 0121 520 8070
- Email: sandwelladvocacy@btconnect.com
- Find out more about our Access and Referral Criteria (please check your downloads folder)
- Access our Referral Form (please check your downloads folder)
If you have any further queries with regards to making a referral, please contact our team to discuss in more detail.