What are your views on the effectiveness of the Welsh Government’s approach to the delivery of statutory advocacy provision?

Advocacy has been an issue within Health care and I believe that this approach is the right way forward for the Welsh Government.

It also addressed the United Nations rights of the child. This is the way forward

 

If this is a concern to you, how should this be addressed?

No Response

 

What are your views on the latest position in relation to the implementation of the National Approach to Advocacy Services?

This will ensure an equitable service for all children / young people in wales regardless of where they live and the level of needs they require

 

What impact has Part 10 of the Social Services and Well-being Act 2014 had on advocacy provision?

Has enforced the need to provide this service for children and young people especially children in need and those who are of a high risk.
It will support CYP, who will require short term support and those children who are young carers.

 

Which priority areas in relation to advocacy provision for children and young people do you believe the Welsh Government should address?

-        Mental health and wellbeing services.

-        Education -

-        CYP with complex health needs

-        Children living in families with domestic abuse

-        Support for CYP with chronic health issues

 

What do you think is needed to achieve that progress?

Funding to support services
Increased awareness of the availability of services for CYP
Increased awareness to CYP that this service is available for them

 

If you could recommend one thing to the Welsh Government that it could do to improve statutory advocacy services provision, what would it be?

Ensure that CYP are aware of this service

 

Finally, are there any other issues relating to the terms of reference that you would like to draw to the Committee’s attention?

None