Since 1994, we have enabled the voices of the vulnerable.

Independent Advocacy North East (IANE) is an established charity whose business is the provision of independent advocacy services. Independent Advocacy North East became a registered charity in 1995, true to the values and principles of advocacy, including service user involvement, and continues to do so.

We aim to empower vulnerable people to have their voices heard, to be properly involved in their own care, to have information about their rights and to access the services they need.  Our charity aims to continuously deliver high quality advocacy services that are accessible, responsive and appropriate to the diverse needs of different client groups.    

Advocacy provides the support someone needs to express their views, to communicate their choices and to participate in decision making.  It can enable people to take more responsibility, have choices and control over decisions that affect their lives. It promotes individuals’ overall health and wellbeing by increasing self-determination and on a larger scale helps to promote social inclusion, equality and social justice.    

At Independent Advocacy we assist the person to look at options and to be part of the decision making process. We can help with: care plan assessments, support plans, reviews of care and safeguarding enquiries or assessments and reviews.  We can also help with various issues and concern such as housing, complaints, family, etc.