This podcast highlights real life stories from the advocacy work provided by Advocacy For All (AfA). Established in 1997, AfA is a people focused charity with a long history and excellent track record of providing high-quality statutory & non-statutory one to one and self-advocacy in various South-east & South London boroughs and in Kent. Advocacy empowers vulnerable people, including those with Learning Disabilities (LD) and also Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) to have bigger voices & better lives.
A Chat With Pat Part 1 is an intimate journey with Pat, his life and mental health challenges and personal journey with Advocacy for All...first as a member to then a volunteer. Part 2 looks at his journey continuing as a member of staff.
Advocacy for All are proud to tell this story.
To see all the services provided by SEAS (South Eastern Autism Support) please go to our website:
https://www.advocacyforall.org.uk/kent/ (https://www.advocacyforall.org.uk/kent/ )
If You Have Been Affected By This Episode
This episode shares a deeply personal story involving medical trauma, emergency resuscitation, and grief. If you are experiencing distress or need someone to talk to, please reach out to these dedicated public services:
Autism & Neurodivergent Support
National Autistic Society Bereavement Guide: Specialist advice on how autistic individuals navigate grief, sensory differences, and delayed processing during a loss. https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/mental-health/bereavement (https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/mental-health/bereavement)
Marie Curie Autistic Grief Resources: Expert guidance for families on managing sensory overwhelm and emotional dysregulation after a critical medical event.https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/blog/how-to-support-an-autistic-person-through-grief
Trauma & Resuscitation Witnesses
Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK: A nationwide peer support charity built specifically for survivors, family members, and anyone who has witnessed or performed emergency CPR. https://suddencardiacarrestuk.org/ (https://suddencardiacarrestuk.org/)
SADS UK (Sudden Arrhythmic Death): Provides a telephone helpline (01277 811 215) and dedicated counselling for individuals who have tried to resuscitate a loved one.
https://sadsuk.org.uk/index.php/sudden-cardiac-arrest-survivors/ (https://suddencardiacarrestuk.org/)
A Bigger Voice podcast from Advocacy for All.
17 Dec 2025
The Third Man Cricket Podcast with George and Googs
You are listening to The Third Man Cricket Podcast with George and Googs…A Bigger Voice Podcast from Advocacy for All. England are 2-0 down and George and I had a chat about The Ashes; what just happened down Under in the first 2 tests, and what England need to do to get this series back on track.
George has the cricket knowledge and I am the novice with the questions…if you have a mo, leave us a rating or review and subscribe to our Bigger Voice podcast.
Ok time to talk about England, I guess…
Massive thanks to the Cricket Guru that is George. Remember to leave us a rating or review and subscribe to our Bigger Voices Podcast.
You have been listening to The Third Man Cricket podcast with George and Googs…a Bigger Voice Podcast from Advocacy For All.
24 Nov 2025
Short Story Number One: ESA to Universal Credit.
This is Short Story No1. Each month we will release a story that is to do with our members and their lives. At Advocacy for All, our mission is to Make Sure That People Who Need Support Are Heard.
Todays story is from member and employee Sarah, and her experience of switching from ESA to Universal Credit. Sarah’s story is one of many we hear a lot. Members tell us of the benefits system being complex, confusing and inaccessible to those with additional needs. Self-advocacy helps by empowering individuals with additional needs to speak up for themselves, understand their rights, and challenge unfair or inaccessible systems .
A huge thank you to Sarah for sharing her story and giving us some advice.
Advocacy for All have self advocacy groups in Bexley, Bromley and Sutton. To find out more, please go to www.advocacyforall.org.uk. and click the Self advocacy groups button. We believe people with learning disabilities can use their collective voice to highlight barriers in life and make the change that is needed so that everyone lives in dignity.
This is a Bigger Voices Podcast from Advocacy For All.
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