Speak Up 4 All

The strength and impact of self-advocacy is self-evident within our vibrant self-advocacy groups. We are proud to see individuals taking more control of their lives and our self-advocacy groups challenge decision makers and improve services for all.

Speak Up 4 All Group

Local self-advocates with a learning disability and/or autism meet weekly to practice speaking up, develop their confidence, meet friends and have some fun. Warrington Borough Council, ICB and NHS regularly consult with the group on strategic issues and policy decisions and are respected for both their contribution and ability to challenge.

The Speak Up 4 All Group meet at The Gateway every Tuesday at 10.30am for a brew. The meeting is then from 11am – 12pm.

Spaces are limited so please call 01925 246888 to book a place.

Why self-advocates like coming to the Speak Up 4 All Group

There is also the opportunity for self-advocates to join in with group activities across the North West via Zoom.

IT support, digital tablets and access to data can be provided to help self-advocates connect with each other.

For more information please contact Andrea on 01925 246888.

Do you see me?

This film is a celebration of the lives, contributions, and achievements of local people with a learning disability living in Warrington.

As you watch people share their stories you will be both inspired and challenged.

Do we truly see, hear, know, value and respect people for who they are?

The film has been produced by Warrington Speak Up, with contributions from self-advocates at Speak Up 4 All and members of the Gardening Gang, Fit for Tackle and Friendship Group.

Thank you to everyone who took part – you are all incredible!

NHS Films

The Speak Up Group were commissioned to produce some NHS films, see our self-advocate Ian and co-facilitator Lois starring in the films below.

Self Advocacy

Solving everyday issues through self-advocacy means taking control of problems that affect you, having the confidence to use your your skills and knowledge to ensure that you are treated fairly, that your rights are upheld and that you feel you have been listened to.

Download our top tips to being a self advocate to help solve every day situations.

  • Be a self advocate to help solve every day situations Download

Social Media

If you need help to use social media, our social media packs can be found below.

Five Ways to Wellbeing

Take a look at our top tips on the five ways to wellbeing.

Regional Self Advocacy

Self-advocates play a very active role in the Regional Self Advocacy movement making sure that individuals have their say and influence services across the North West.  If you live in Warrington and have learning disabilities and / or autism you are welcome to join us at the regional meetings:

  • Regional Forum (second Friday of the month)
  • Confirm and Challenge (third Friday of the month)

These meetings take place using Zoom so travel is no issue and everyone is welcome to contribute based on their lived experience.

For more information please contact Andrea Marshall on 01925 246888.

To find out more about our learning disability work take a look here