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What is Advocacy?

It’s a busy time here at Meic at the moment. We have a steady stream of contacts daily with a diverse range of needs. Many young people are dealing with self-harm and suicide and don’t know where to turn, here at meic we offer them support and someone to listen to them, we also signpost them in the right direction to get the best helpRead more

The Fact Finders

It has been a busy week at MEIC, with an increase in the number of children and young people looking to access services in their local area. We have supported children and young people to contact NYAS (National Youth Advisory Service), in their area to seek specialist advice. NYAS are an advocacy service that work throughout Wales. Also we have seen an increase in theRead more

Out and About

MEIC attended the marketplace at the Eurochild Annual Conference on 1st December 2011. This event gave us the opportunity to show people how we provide information, advice, support and advocacy to children and young people who find themselves in difficult situations including feeling the effects of poverty. This event also enabled us find out about the good work being undertaken on the rights and welfareRead more