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Advocacy This unique programme embodies the increasing importance of advocacy and ‘giving a voice’ to those who are disempowered within society. This unique programme embodies the increasing importance of advocacy and ‘giving a voice’ to those who are disempowered within society. This course is ideally suited to those who see the challenges of care and support systems and wish to help those who are unable to gain increased empowerment and agency. Interdependent professional advocates communicating help people in developing their voice choice and control.
With the introduction of the ‘Social Services and Wellbeing Act (Wales) 2014’ there is a statutory requirement to hear the voice of services users through the use of advocates, both instructed and non-instructed. Advocacy is a process of supporting and enabling people to: express their views and concerns; access information and services; defend and promote their rights and responsibilities; and, explore choices and options.
The debate around Social Policy and the provision of services has highlighted the need for professionals who are able to appreciate how social policies are continuously reconstructed and changed and the contribution to these processes from those who come from different value positions and different social, cultural and economic backgrounds.
This programme has been designed as a sound preparation for students who wish to enter professions working in a diverse range of fields within society, for example: teaching; health and/or social care; educational settings; probation service; voluntary organisations; social enterprise; youth support; community education; and, police services.
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Course Location: Carmarthen
Language: English/Welsh
Study Options: Full-time, Part-time
Entry Requirements: 80 Points