Client E referred himself to advocacy as he and his partner had presented as homeless with the council and he stated that the council was more concerned as to whether they were a couple rather than looking at if they were homeless. E said that this resulted him having to pay for them to stay in hotels whilst they sorted the situation.
E met with his advocate and explained that he had tried speaking to the housing department but was not being listened to.
E advocated well for himself in the meeting and required little input from his advocate. During the meeting, E received an apology and was informed that the service he received fell below of what the council expected.
Following the meeting, E received a letter reiterating the apology he received at the meeting and was offered £50 compensation.
E stated that he felt having advocacy support to be beneficial and felt more confident speaking up for himself when having advocacy support.