Website: No longer available as OSCA ceased in 2016
Volunteers to support and represent people with learning
difficulties throughout Shropshire
Email: info@oscacitizenadvocacy.org.uk
Telephone: 01743 368370
Address: OSCA Citizen Advocacy, The Roy Fletcher Centre, 12-17 Cross Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 1JE
OSCA: Sadly this charity ceased to operate in 2016 and no longer exists
- creates and supports partnerships between volunteers (Citizen Advocates) and people with learning disabilities (Partners)
- provides short term and crisis advocacy
- gives talks and can provide training on advocacy and related issues (contact us to discuss)
- works to find ways of enabling people with learning disabilities to take more control over their own lives
- holds regular social events for advocates, partners and friends
- answers enquiries and makes referrals
- works with other agencies and organisations on behalf of our partners such as
– British Institute of Learning Disabilities
– Advocacy and similar interest groups in Shropshire such as Taking Part, Mencap and PCAS
– Social Services
– Health Authority
– Providers of residential care
– Local Colleges and other education providers
– Police
– Employment services such as Landau and Enable