This week I was delighted to attend the launch of Total Voice Sunderland -; an advocacy service supporting city people who have either mental health or capacity issues.

Total Voice supports both vulnerable residents and professionals with their work and, as part of this, it brings together two organisations under one umbrella – Mental Health Matters and Voiceability.

This type of service is extremely important, and it was pleasing to see that there was a great deal of support for it at the launch.

** To make a referral contact 0191 543 7890.

(Picture caption: Voiceability CEO Jonathan Senker (left), TVS Service Manager Allison Noel (middle) and Sunderland Central MP Julie Elliott (right).