HOPE helps people get information and support with issues including housing, accessing services, dealing with loneliness and isolation and getting financial help and other entitlements they may need or benefit from.

Alongside this, it will help older people to take part in community activities, understand their rights, engage with professionals and have their voices heard.

The project is currently recruiting and training community-based volunteers to provide independent advocacy support to local older people and carers, allowing them to shape the key decisions affecting their lives and avoid getting into crisis situations.

HOPE is a Wales wide project and if you’re interested in becoming a volunteer advocate with HOPE in Powys, or would like to know more about making a referral then please contact Alison Barrett (Project Officer) 07943 186753 alison.barrett(at)agecymru.org.uk

For referrals or general enquiries you can also email  advocacy(at)agecymru.org.uk

Or go to our website www.agecymru.org.uk/advocacy