ICANN provide advocacy support to vulnerable citizens across Lancashire.
Current projects include Benefit Assessment Advocacy, Advocacy Support at Appeals, Financial Inclusion, Dementia within care homes and a variety of independent commissions.
Activities
Attend Benefit assessments with clients for ESA, PIP and UC, provide support at appeal tribunals for same benefits
One to one budgeting support, access to better financial information, help with debts, help to save money
Drop in Advocacy sessions at dementia care homes
Relevant Persons Representatives for DOLS, independent advocacy for court of protection deputies
Independent advocacy in a variety of other settings