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Connected Voice Advocacy
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Proud winners of the National Advocacy Outstanding Service Award 2018 and 2022. We provide independent, free and confidential advocacy to people in the North East. #AdvocacyWorks

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🧡 A time to stand up for everyone impacted by HIV - past and present.
Our Health & Social Care Advocacy service is free and confidential for people in #Newcastle and #Gateshead .
👉 Find out more: www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../communit...
#RockTheRibbon #AdvocacyWorks #16DaysOfActivism
December 1, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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We stand with victims & survivors of gender-based violence & abuse, helping them access the specialist services they need. Learn how our Health & Social Care Advocacy and Hate Crime Advocacy teams can support you if you need help.

www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...

#AdvocacyWorks
November 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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📢 November is Islamophobia Awareness Month a time to stand together, raise awareness, & promote inclusion.

Our #HateCrime service support people when it matters most.

👉 Read the full blog:
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../recognis....
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../hate-cri...

#AdvocacyWorks
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November 24, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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✅ Everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, & valued.

💬 It’s about openness, accountability, and the confidence to challenge poor practice and report abuse without fear.

www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...

#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
November 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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As Independent Advocates we support adults at risk of harm & abuse to stay safe & to report allegations and concerns. We are committed to ensure everyone involved in the process gets the outcomes they want and need.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
November 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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We are committed to ensure everyone involved in the process gets the outcomes they want and need.

www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...

#AdultsSafeguardingWeek #AdvocacyWorks
November 20, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Our November #Haref Bulletin is out now! 📢

Our monthly Haref Bulletin is full of the latest news, events and research on #healthequity for ethnically marginalised communities across Newcastle, Gateshead, and beyond.

Read it now! 👇
bit.ly/HarefBulleti...
Haref Bulletin - Latest Edition
November 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Our role as Independent Advocates is to support adults at risk of harm and abuse to stay safe and to report allegations and concerns.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...

#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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🛡️ Our Role as Independent Advocates
We stand alongside adults at risk of harm or abuse.
Our commitment? That everyone involved in the safeguarding process achieves the outcomes they want and need.

www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...

#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
November 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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As Independent Advocates we support adults at risk of harm & abuse to stay safe & to report allegations & concerns.
We are committed to ensure everyone involved in the process gets the outcomes they want and need.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
November 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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We’re proud to work alongside Newcastle and Gateshead Safeguarding Adults Boards - sharing knowledge, learning from each other, and strengthening best practice to keep people safe.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks
November 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Great to be here at Gateshead Civic Centre supporting #SafeguardingAdultsWeek

We’re here to help adults at risk of harm or abuse stay safe and know how to report concerns.
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#AdvocacyWorks
 @AnnCraftTrust, @NewcastleCityCouncil @GatesheadCouncil
November 17, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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Our role as Independent Advocates is to support adults at risk of harm & abuse to stay safe and speak up. Our goal: ensure everyone involved gets the outcomes they need.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...

#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #AdvocacyWorks

@gatesheadcouncil.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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The latest edition of #ConnectedVoiceNews is out today!

With news and updates for voluntary and community organisations, find out more on:
✅Funding opportunities
✅Volunteering opportunities
✅Upcoming events and training
✅Charity jobs
✅Health and Wellbeing info

👉https://bit.ly/CVNews13Nov
November 13, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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🌟 Testimonial Tuesday 🌟

We love creating bespoke training that fits your team

✅ High-impact sessions for your whole organisation
✅ Practical, person-centred skills for frontline staff
✅ Boost engagement & embed best practice

📍 Online or in-person

📩 advocacy@connectedvoice.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Together we are stronger... @drewdalton.bsky.social launches the historic #Newcastle-Gateshead Declaration, the world's first declaration of LGBTQI+ solidarity, at the conclusion of the #SaferToBeMe Summit. Read and sign the declaration at: www.reportout.org/newcastlegat...
Drew Dalton, CEO of ReportOUT, displays the Newcastle-Gateshead Declaration, the world's first declaration of LGBTQI+ solidarity at the Assembly Rooms, Newcastle, UK, 24 October 2025
October 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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The world’s first Global LGBTQI+ Solidarity Declaration has been launched 🌍🏳️‍🌈

Read more: shorturl.at/y3YIa

Thanks to @squareonelaw.bsky.social, The Assembly Rooms, and JC Events, and to UKAGE, the FCDO, Out North East and Pride Action North for their crucial role in drafting this declaration.
October 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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🚨 Still time to join us! 🚨
Want to help shape the future of Advocacy Referral Tools? This is your chance!

Your input can help shape a tool that makes advocacy easier and more effective.

📧 advocacy@connectedvoice.org.uk

Let’s make advocacy the missing piece in your MDT!
#AdvocacyWorks
October 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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We’ve just launched our new strategy: Connecting People, Supporting Action 2025–2030.

Hear from our Chief Exec, Lisa Goodwin MBE, on what this means for the future of Connected Voice 👇

Read the full strategy: bit.ly/ConnectedVoi...
October 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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🌈 We're at the #SafeToBeMe Summit today at Gateshead College - bringing together voices from around the world to stand up for LGBTQ+ rights, inclusion, and action.

👋 Come say hi and learn how our #HateCrime advocacy service can help make a difference.
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/services/adv...
October 23, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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Effective Communication & Active Listening training
Boost your skills in just 3 hours:
✔️ Listen actively
✔️ Break barriers
✔️ Work with interpreters
✔️ Support diverse voices
📍 Online or in-person
📩 Enquire: advocacy@connectedvoice.org.uk
www.connectedvoice.org.uk/events/effec...
Effective Communication and Active Listening | Connected Voice
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October 22, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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🎓 Training Success!

If your team could benefit from practical, impactful training, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Drop us an email at advocacy@connectedvoice.org.uk to request our training brochure.

#Training #NorthEast
October 21, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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Support others in your role?
Want to strengthen your impact?

Our course builds practical skills in advocacy, communication & person-centred support – helping you create real change.

👥 Ideal for anyone in a supportive role
✔️ Train your whole team
📩 advocacy@connectedvoice.org.uk
October 20, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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@nationalhcaw.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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For #NationalHateCrimeAwarenessWeek, we’re spotlighting the Hate ID App - developed with @durhamuniversity.bsky.social and @northumbriauni.bsky.social .
Helping you quickly identify hate incidents and connect victims to support.
📲 Download the Hate ID App now:
👉 play.google.com/store/apps/d....
October 17, 2025 at 12:22 PM