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Today im off to Brighton for my #MentalHealthMatters and to meet the lovely Nathianel Lawson, we'll know advocate; author and campaigner! Interning Nathaniel for #PeterAndFriends #BrightonRocks #SelfAdvocacyWorks

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Out with Lloyd for a visit to the Towe of London Crown Jewels Lloyd came in to his own. Asking the staff there 'oh what date was Queen Elizabeth born? When he got it wrong he corrected him. It was quite funny but also embarrassing #SelfAdvocacyWorks #LearningDisabilities

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Merry Christmas from Mr.Lloyd Page🎅 @dvcdudley.bsky.social #SelfAdvocacyWorks #LearningDisabilities

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Dark blue background with snowflakes. In the middle there is a large white bauble shape. The number on the bauble in large orange letters is 200. Beneath is the NDTi web address ndti.org.uk

Dark blue background with snowflakes. In the middle there is a large white bauble shape. The number on the bauble in large orange letters is 200. Beneath is the NDTi web address ndti.org.uk

Over 200 people contributed to our engagement work exploring the possibilities of creating a new, representative membership body for independent advocacy.
www.ndti.org.uk/resource/a-n...

#12DaysOfImpact #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks

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Read this 👇🏼 if it doesn’t bring a lump to your throat and make you ask why then I’m not sure what will. This needs sharing widely #selfadvocacyworks

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Advocates stand alongside you. Advocates are independent and solely focused on you. 
#AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek #AAW25
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Advocates stand alongside you. Advocates are independent and solely focused on you. #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek #AAW25 Image of two males sat outdoors on a bench chatting. One is wearing a hidden disabilities lanyard around his neck and is talking. The other is sitting listening.

Advocates stand with you, not for systems, not for services, but for you. They’re independent and focused solely on your voice and your choices. That’s why advocacy matters. #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks
www.ndti.org.uk/collection/advocacy-awar...

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In our latest reel for #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek, our Citizen Advocacy Volunteer Coordinator Sarah discusses how we support adults with learning disabilities in Leeds, showing how #SelfAdvocacyWorks!

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Advocates stand alongside you

Advocates are independent and solely focused on you

#AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek

Advocacy Awareness Week 2025 logo

Advocates stand alongside you Advocates are independent and solely focused on you #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek Advocacy Awareness Week 2025 logo

For #AAW25, we have a blog post about how all of Autism AIM's peer-led groups stand alongside you. It talks about the facilitators' role and how members help each other.

To read more, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/how-autism-a... #SelfAdvocacyWorks

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Leeds Autism AIM

Self-Advocacy and Planning Tools

Leeds Autism AIM Self-Advocacy and Planning Tools

There are a wide range of free #SelfAdvocacy resources from us on our website. They include daily and weekly planners, as well as a social profile to help plan what you want to say in social situations.

To get them, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/resources/se... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks

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The Advonet Group

Translated Self-Advocacy Resources

The Advonet Group Translated Self-Advocacy Resources

We have translated versions of our #SelfAdvocacy resources in Arabic, Polish, Tigrinya and Urdu available on our website.

They can help you to say what you need to say in your language. To download them, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/tr... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks

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Advocates help you access the support you need. Advocacy is free, independent, confidential and can help you find support.
#AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek #AAW25
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Advocates help you access the support you need. Advocacy is free, independent, confidential and can help you find support. #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek #AAW25 Image of a person pointing at a computer and looking at a person, they are smiling.

Advocacy is free, independent, and confidential. Advocates help you access the support you need and make sure you’re not alone. That’s why #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek matters. #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks
www.ndti.org.uk/collection/advocacy-awar...

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Advocates stand alongside you

Advocates are independent and solely focused on you

#AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek

Advocacy Awareness Week 2025 logo

Advocates stand alongside you Advocates are independent and solely focused on you #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek Advocacy Awareness Week 2025 logo

In a blog post for #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek, we discuss how our Peer-Led Groups stand alongside #ActuallyAutistic adults who take part in them.

To read more about what that involves, please visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/15/h... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks

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Bradford and Craven Autism AIM

Guide to Cervical Cancer Screening

Bradford and Craven Autism AIM Guide to Cervical Cancer Screening

Our health resources include a guide to cervical cancer screening, which has information on symptoms and how to request reasonable adjustments, using #SelfAdvocacy.

To see all our resources in one place, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/he... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks

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In her second reel on our Health Access Project, Peer Development Worker Nelly talks about the barriers that some #ActuallyAutistic adults face when trying to use GP services.

She also discusses how we can help you, including with #SelfAdvocacy resources #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek

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Three people are seated on a sofa. In the centre is an advocate holding a notebook. She is smiling and looking towards the person on the right. He is an older male wearing a turban. On the left is an older female.

Three people are seated on a sofa. In the centre is an advocate holding a notebook. She is smiling and looking towards the person on the right. He is an older male wearing a turban. On the left is an older female.

Advocates help secure your rights. They make sure your choices are respected and your voice is central. That’s why advocacy matters, and why we’re celebrating #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek. #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks
www.ndti.org.uk/collection/advocacy-awar...

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Our Project Worker Courtney discusses our LIFE #employment project helps adults with learning disabilities to know their rights at work and to use #SelfAdvocacy!

#AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks

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In a reel for #AAW25, our Peer Development Worker Lawrence talks about how our Autism and Suicide Prevention Project helps #ActuallyAutistic adults in Leeds to access support.

#SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek

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Advocates promote social inclusion, equality and justice. Advocacy supports people of all ages, backgrounds and identities to be included. 
#AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek
Photo of two young women, sitting, facing each other. One is holding a clipboard and listening. The other is talking, clutching a water bottle.

Advocates promote social inclusion, equality and justice. Advocacy supports people of all ages, backgrounds and identities to be included. #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek Photo of two young women, sitting, facing each other. One is holding a clipboard and listening. The other is talking, clutching a water bottle.

Advocacy = inclusion, equality, and justice. It supports people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities to be part of the conversation. That’s why #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek matters. #AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks
www.ndti.org.uk/collection/advocacy-awar...

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Bradford and Craven Autism AIM

Self-Advocacy and Planning Tools

Bradford and Craven Autism AIM Self-Advocacy and Planning Tools

We have a range of free #SelfAdvocacy and planning resources, made by and for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Bradford and Craven.

They include daily and weekly planners, a self-care plan and services profile. To see them, visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks

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LIFE

Self Advocacy in Employment

Do you want to learn about the workplace?

Did you know you can ask for support at work?

Come and learn about it

2 hours each Thursday for 3 weeks

30th October, 6th and 13th November

We talk about:

Your rights at work
Reasonable adjustments
Dressing for work
Good communication
Working well together

0113 244 0606

life@advonet.org.uk

Advonet, Unity Business Centre, Roundhay Road, Leeds LS7 1AB

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LIFE Self Advocacy in Employment Do you want to learn about the workplace? Did you know you can ask for support at work? Come and learn about it 2 hours each Thursday for 3 weeks 30th October, 6th and 13th November We talk about: Your rights at work Reasonable adjustments Dressing for work Good communication Working well together 0113 244 0606 life@advonet.org.uk Advonet, Unity Business Centre, Roundhay Road, Leeds LS7 1AB spicy.loft.pushed

This month, our LIFE #employment project are running free #SelfAdvocacy workshops for adults with learning disabilities in #Leeds.

They will cover rights at work and reasonable adjustments. If you are interested in joining, email life@advonet.org.uk or call 0113 244 0606 #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks

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Advocates help your voice be heard
Advocacy helps you to:
Speak up, know your rights, make decisions, ask for what you want
#AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek 
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Advocates help your voice be heard Advocacy helps you to: Speak up, know your rights, make decisions, ask for what you want #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek Photo of an advocate at a table pointing to something on a piece of paper. Another person is looking closely and listening.

Advocacy = speaking up, knowing your rights, making decisions, and asking for what you want.
Advocates help your voice be heard. This week let’s raise awareness and celebrate the power of advocacy!

#AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks

www.ndti.org.uk/collection/a...

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Advocates help you access the support you need

Advocacy is fee, independent, confidential and can help you find support.

#AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek

Advocacy Awareness Week 2025 logo

Advocates help you access the support you need Advocacy is fee, independent, confidential and can help you find support. #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek Advocacy Awareness Week 2025 logo

Our Health Complaints Advocacy service in #Leeds can help you through the health complaint process.

In a blog post for Advocacy Awareness Week #AAW25, read about what else we can support you with at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/12/h... #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks

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AAW25: Why advocacy | NDTi Gail Petty explores why advocacy is a vital part of our health and social care landscape for Advocacy Awareness Week 2025.

@gail-ndti.bsky.social explores why advocacy is a vital part of our health and social care landscape for #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek 2025.
#AAW25 #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks
www.ndti.org.uk/resource/aaw...

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Advocacy Awareness Week logo. Dark blue letters with a pale blue 'a' shape behind. In orange below is 13-17 October 2025. At the side in orange is #AAW25

Advocacy Awareness Week logo. Dark blue letters with a pale blue 'a' shape behind. In orange below is 13-17 October 2025. At the side in orange is #AAW25

The countdown is on! This time next week it'll be Advocacy Awareness Week.

If you provide advocacy, commission advocacy, belong to a self-advocacy group, or have received advocacy support, get involved.

#AAW25 #AdvocaycWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks

www.ndti.org.uk/collection/a...

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What is Positive Voices? It’s a conference developed,designed and delivered by self advocates for self advocates. Want to know more check this out ….. #selfadvocacyworks @PosVoiceConf @DvcDudley

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Logo for Advocacy Awareness Week, featuring two speech bubbles forming the letters 'AA'. Then the letter W and 25. The event dates are displayed as 13–17 October 2025.

Logo for Advocacy Awareness Week, featuring two speech bubbles forming the letters 'AA'. Then the letter W and 25. The event dates are displayed as 13–17 October 2025.

Next month is #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek #AAW25. This year, we celebrate 'Why Advocacy.'  If you want to get involved, we have loads of resources available for download on our website. Don't forget to tag us on social media #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks www.ndti.org.uk/change-and-d...

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Donate to Sensory Space that works for everyone, organized by Sarah Offley Want to join us in making a difference? We are raising money to benefit Dudley Voic… Sarah Offley needs your support for Sensory Space that works for everyone

We are nearly there! Thank you to everyone who sponsored us to trek Snowdon - if you haven't donated, you still have 10 days😬 #LearningDisabilities #autism #SelfAdvocacyWorks @dvcdudley.bsky.social

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A little collage of our time at @PosVoiceConf in sunny Aston😀 #SelfAdvocacyWorks #autism #LearningDisabilities #SpeakUp #BeHeard

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'I am Lloyd' - a new book by Lloyd Page We have the privilege of publishing a new book by Lloyd Page 'I am Lloyd'. It has stories of places he has been to, conferences he has spoken at and the odd poem!Download it here!

You can read the wonderf book by Lloyd Page ⬇️ #SelfAdvocacyWorks #LearningDisabilities #autism

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A brilliant presentation by the A team @dvcdudley.bsky.social what a busy year you've had Cam, Matty, Owen and Sam!!! #SelfAdvocacyWorks #LearningDisabilities #autism

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