Referrals can be made by Solicitors, Social Workers, other professionals or by individuals.

As part of this service there are several things we can help with:

• We can support from Single assessment through to Final Hearing. We can attend home visits, Conferences, core group meetings, Assessments and  support through Court processes and hearings and ensure that the client understands what is happening and that their thoughts and wishes are being represented.
• When appropriate we can request and carry out a mental capacity assessment or request an Official Solicitor.
• We can support  in engaging legal services
• We are able to stand in the witness box with the client to ensure that they understand the questions being asked of them and advise the court if there are any concerns over methods of questioning.
• We offer support to and gain the trust of the client.
• We can give support at police stations for statements.
• We can offer advocacy support to children, parents or foster carers in need of support.
• We have staff who have experience and training in Fostering and Child Protection.
• We also work alongside other reputable Advocates should Advocates from two or more independent agencies be required.

Family Support Services

Our highly qualified staff can:

• Offer support with Daily Living Skills (such as learning to cook, performing household tasks etc)
• Offer support with parenting skills (Teaching play, teaching boundaries, teaching day to day parenting etc)
• Offer short or daily respite breaks to Carers/Guardians to support with placements
• Look after children whilst parents attend Child Protection/Child in need meetings

For more information please call 02476998416 or email julie@appointusservices.co.uk

Patrick was an excellent support for xxxxx on a difficult day for the client so please pass on my thanks to him, the Judge also thanked Patrick in his judgment during the afternoon.

I’m very grateful to you for all your help, especially as this one was all very last minute!

Best regards Chris    (Representing solicitor)