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Circles Network Advocacy Moray delivers a free, independent service by providing information and advocacy via telephone, email or video call, drop-in meetings within community resources and home visits to individuals who are unable to access our main office in Moray or suitable public settings.

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Moray

About Us

Circles Network Moray provides a free, confidential, and independent advocacy service for adults, children, young people, and families across Moray who have additional support needs whether diagnosed or undiagnosed. Our service is specifically designed to support individuals and families navigating Self-Directed Support (SDS), ensuring they are informed, confident, and actively involved in shaping their care and support arrangements.

Advocacy is delivered flexibly through phone, email, video calls, community drop-ins, and home visits for those unable to travel. Our approach is person-centred and responsive, ensuring accessibility and comfort for every individual and family.

Services

Who can use the service?

We support anyone over the age of 16 who lives in Moray and is experiencing one or more of the following.

  • mental ill health
  • dementia
  • learning, physical or sensory impairments
  • aquired brain injury
  • chronic/long term illness
  • autistic spectrum diagnosis
  • drug or alcohol dependency
  • personality disorder
  • receiving self-directed support budgets
  • long covid
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Support

We Help People

To have a say in, and about, the services they receive.

We are inclusive in our approach and support people from all backgrounds, or where an order has been applied for under the Mental Health Act 2003 for Care & Treatment in Scotland, Adults with Incapacity 2000 Scotland, or Adult Support and Protection Act 2007 Scotland.
In particular we have a key focus on supporting those with drink and drug related issues.
The support we give is aligned to every stage of the SDS process from providing information to social workers, preparing the person for assessment, assisting the person in constructing their support plans, providing information on pension schemes, supporting them to open bank accounts, dealing with complaints, helping them to make informed choices, encouraging participation in peer groups and much, much more.

Our Commitment

At Circles Network Moray, we are committed to promoting choice, control, and inclusion. Our advocacy service supports independent living and full participation in community life, helping individuals and families overcome barriers and make informed decisions about their care.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to live with dignity, autonomy, and respect.

Provision

Examples of Advocacy Provision

Focused Advocacy for SDS – we offer tailored support throughout every stage of the SDS journey, including:

  • Preparing for assessments and reviews
  • Developing personal support plans
  • Understanding the four SDS options
  • Exploring funding choices and flexibility
  • Managing practical aspects such as pensions and banking
  • Raising concerns or making complaints
  • Participating in peer support groups

Experiences

Circles Network Stories

Positive experiences of Circles Network Advocacy in Moray.

Resource

Moray Resource

The following dropdown contains links to Moray Advocacy resources.
This may include print, audio and video content that can be viewed or downloaded in a new window.

CONTACT US

Get In Touch

Opening Hours
Monday to Friday
9am – 5pm

Access our Advocacy services, reach out to Kenny today.
kenny.miller-rickman@circlesnetwork.org.uk

Please leave a message if you’re unable to get through on the phone, we will call you back, our voicemail is checked daily.

Call

01343 559546

Text

07785 381500

Email

info.moray@circlesnetwork.org.uk

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