Older Citizens Advocacy York (OCAY)
Contact details
Older Citizens Advocacy York (OCAY)
Priory Street Centre, 15 Priory Street
York
YO1 6ET
Public phone: 01904 676200
Email: info@ocay.org.uk
Website URL: http://oldercitizensadvocacyyork.org.uk/
General information
Service offered: Independent advocacy service for anyone aged 50+ living in York. Volunteer advocates assist people to make their views heard and work with them until an outcome is achieved. Typical areas where we support are applications for Personal Independence Payments, Universal Credit, Attendance Allowance, Blue Badges as well as housing, health, pension, and consumer issues.
Target group: Anyone aged 50+ in York who requires advocacy support.
Area served: York City.
How to contact: Phone (01904676200), email or write. Open Monday - Friday, 10am - 3pm.
Availability
Monday: 10am - 3pm
Tuesday: 10am - 3pm
Wednesday: 10am - 3pm
Thursday: 10am - 3pm
Friday: 10am - 3pm
Weekends: Closed
Office Hours: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - full
Accessible toilets: Yes
Access notes: Offer home visits and outreach service at various venues across the City.
Other information
Languages other than English: No
Charity number: 1173795
Year established: 2001
Staffing: 4 staff, 20 volunteers.
Public transport: Buses to Blossom Street
Record last checked: 06 June 2025