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=**VULNERABLE GROUPS**=

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The Haringey Federation of Residents’ Associations has its own Officer for vulnerable groups.

We aim to work with or speak up for residents and their families who find it difficult to voice their needs, or get them heard - maybe because they have learning difficulties, they have poor health, or they are incapacitated.

This is particularly important in this time of budget and service cuts, as vulnerable groups become more vulnerable if the strong do not speak up for them.

In the past Residents’ groups have helped to defend the Red Gables Family Centre from closure, and are active in defending health services. Residents and residents associations need to stand up for the interests of all the people in our local communities. We also need to publicise and support the organised activities and campaigns of carers groups, of people with disabilities, and of the elderly...

Haringey Council and Haringey PCT (Health Authorities) have a duty of care to all residents. We aim to dialogue intelligently with social and health services to drive up professional standards in Haringey services for the vulnerable. We also want to see greater resources to ensure that everyone's needs are met.

Sue Hessel, the Federation's officer for vulnerable groups, sits on the Haringey Well Being Committee and the Learning Disabilities Partnership Board, attends the Haringey Carers Forum and meets families who are caring for vulnerable adults through voluntary organisations. She also can publicise such issues and concerns to the borough's local associations.

Families are welcome to contact her with concerns at suehessel@hotmail.com__ or 0777 939 4424.