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# OPAL Advocacy

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## Pages

- [](https://opal-advocacy.org.uk/) - OPAL is a charity providing independent advocacy support and activities for people with a learning disability and autistic people in Oldham. Our Services Day ServiceMake friends, learn new skills and have fun! See More Womens GroupA group for vulnerable women to meet in a safe space, develop friendships, seek advice and gain support See More
- [OPAL Board Members](https://opal-advocacy.org.uk/opal-board-members/) - OPAL's Board Members Dr Jonathan Lord ChairmanJonathan has been an OPAL board member for over 20 years and is currently Chairman of the organisation.Jonathan’s background is in HRM working as a HR Director, consultant and lecturing in employment law. He has a Doctorate researching labour law as well as a B.A. (Hons) and MA, both
- [Volunteering](https://opal-advocacy.org.uk/volunteering/) - Volunteering Make a Difference at OPAL! Are you looking to make a positive impact in your community? Join our amazing team at OPAL and help change lives for people with learning disabilities and autistic people! We are looking for people committed to at least three months of continuous support.Based in Oldham, we offer a range
- [About Us](https://opal-advocacy.org.uk/about-us/) - About Us OPAL is a charity based in Oldham that has been supporting people with learning disabilities since 1983.OPAL’s mission is:To work with people with a learning disability and autistic people to make sure they have a voice in shaping services so that they can have the same life chances as everybody else.In May 2023,
- [Social Work Placements](https://opal-advocacy.org.uk/social-work-placements/) - Social Work Placements OPAL provides social work placements for students from our partner universities.Over the past 15 years, we have supported many students, some of whom have gone on to make significant contributions as part of the local Learning Disability Social Worker team. Their success stories stand as a testament to the value of our
- [Privacy Policy](https://opal-advocacy.org.uk/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy This document tells you how OPAL will use any personal information you give us. This is called a ‘privacy notice’.When you ask us for help with a problem or join any of our groups and activities, we will need to keep some personal information about you. We will only ask for information that
- [Safeguarding Policy](https://opal-advocacy.org.uk/safeguarding-policy/) - Safeguarding Policy We want to make sure everyone at OPAL stays safe and protected. This policy is our plan to make sure vulnerable adults and children are safe when they are with us.What’s in this policy?Why we have this policyLaws that help keep people safeWhat we mean by ‘vulnerable adults’ and ‘children’How we will use
- [Cookie Policy (UK)](https://opal-advocacy.org.uk/cookie-policy-uk/)
- [Women's Group](https://opal-advocacy.org.uk/womens-group/) - Women's Group The group meets on Tuesdays at 1:45pm-3:45pm at the Link CentreEach session has a theme chosen by group membersThere is always someone available to give advice and to listenOur women’s group is a non-judgemental, safe spacePlaces are limited; please get in touch with Cath at OPAL for availability on 0161 633 5544
- [Learning Disability Friends](https://opal-advocacy.org.uk/learning-disability-friends/) - Learning Disabilities Friends The Learning Disability Friends project delivers free acceptance sessions to groups of professionals, students and other stakeholders in the Oldham area. In these sessions, you will learn about the barriers faced by people with learning disabilities and autistic people and the adjustments that we can make in our roles to help them
- [Day Services](https://opal-advocacy.org.uk/day-services/) - Day Service YOUR DAY YOUR WAY (YDYW)YDYW runs Mondays to Fridays from 10am-4pmHalf-day and full-day sessions are availableThe service offers a range of activities, including:*Outdoor activities and visits*Group games and quizzes*Arts and crafts*Use of the internet and computersand much more!OPAL only closes on Bank HolidaysGet in touch to arrange a free taster session and see what fun we have! OPAL CREWThe OPAL