This service works with children and young people aged up to 18 years (or 21 years if the young person is unsupported or in the care of Social Services). It acts on behalf of young people to ensure they are part of decision making processes that affect them, that they are being treated fairly and their rights are respected. It provides information and support, help with making formal and informal complaints and will accompany and support young people at decision-making forums. It will facilitate access to other practical and valuable services e.g. Children's Legal Centre.

Referrals can be made by professional agencies or by the young person.

There are also public drop-in sessions at Harlow Young People's Information Centre, Occasio House, Playhouse Square, Harlow on the second Monday of every month at 4pm

Maggie Lawlor, Advocacy Co-ordinator
West Essex Service
Ground Floor
Shield House
Elizabeth Way
Harlow CM19 5AR

Phone: (01279) 408374
Fax: (01279) 438777