Parents Advocacy, Guidance and Empowerment (PAGE) project

Communities in Sync working with partners, Sandwell Advocacy, and Ideal for All, are offering special tailored to support parents.  The PAGE project provides independent advocacy and independent living skills training to parents with learning disabilities and/or autism who are subject to, or at risk of interventions from Children’s Services.

An Independent Living Skills Officer provides practical ‘hands on’ support (one to one and groups) for independence, positive health and mental wellbeing and ‘skills for life’ including:

• Home management and safety; budgeting and financial management
• Problem solving; being responsible and safe; travel training; managing routines and commitments.
• Cooking, eating and nutrition.
• Personal hygiene and care, condition management/self-help

There is Advocacy support for parents/carers with a Learning Disability or Autism who are known to children’s services. An independent advocate will work with parents to:

• Speak up for themselves and ensure their voice is heard.
• Understand Child Protection Procedures including legal paperwork.
• Understand their rights to make informed decisions.
• Build positive relationships between other agencies/professionals.

Visit the Communities in Sync website.

To make a referral please call 0121 520 8070 or complete the referral form which can be accessed via the website or email sandwelladvocacy@btconnect.com