National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)

May 6, 2020/in LAC / Leaving Care /by

COVID-19 Update

We want to reassure you we’ll do everything in our power to support vulnerable children and young people with independent advocacy and legal representation across England and Wales. Our helpline is ready to support you please call 0808 808 1001 or email [email protected]
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Who is it for?

Care leavers/LAC

Age range

Up to 21

Services offered

NYAS provide confidential, professional independent advocacy services to children and young people who are: Looked after. Advocacy support can involve issues such as: Contact with family, placement planning, disabilities, transition, short breaks, support to attend LAC reviews, access to legal advice, conflicting views with a social worker, access to files, to make an appeal/complaint. Subject to child protection case conferences. Care leavers - Children and young people wishing to make a complaint about a service they are receiving from the local authority