Peer Advocacy
Speaking up for a person who is in a similar position to ones self . i.e. age or disability.

People First
This is an organisation that campaigns on behalf of people with learning disabilities.

Policy
When a group decides how certain things must be done.

Postal Vote
Vote for representative on the paper- send it in the post.

Priority
Something that needs to be done right away.

Principal Manager
Head manager for each sector or an area of Social Services

Priority
Something that needs to be done right away.

Procedure
The way we do something at a meeting.

Proposal
When you suggest a way of doing something it is called a proposal.

Proxy
To allow someone else to do something for you, like voting.

Psychologist
Someone who is professionally qualified to help others with their feelings, emotions and behaviour.

Purchaser / Provider
As part of their work, Social Services are required to assess local needs, and are to negotiate contracts with private and voluntary sector services. This means that social service departments do not only provide services such as day care, or home helpers, but they buy services in from other agencies.