Rydym yn gwybod bod arferion ardderchog mewn sawl ardal yng Nghymru. Fodd bynnag, mae ambell enghraifft wedi codi o ddryswch ynghylch cyfrifoldeb awdurdodau lleol mewn perthynas ag eiriolaeth ar gyfer y grwpiau penodol hyn o blant a phobl ifanc, ac mae hynny'n destun pryder mawr i ni. Er mwyn sicrhau bod pawb yn deall, mae'r Dirprwy Weinidog Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol wedi ysgrifennu at awdurdodau lleol i ddweud beth yw'r disgwyliadau o ran trefniadau darparu gwasanaethau eirioli proffesiynol, annibynnol.
We are aware of some excellent practice across Wales. However, we are concerned that in some cases there seems to be confusion around what is expected of local authorities in relation to advocacy for these specific groups of children and young people. To ensure clarity, the Deputy Minister for Social Services has written to local authorities setting out what is expected of them in respect of arrangements for the provision and delivery of independent professional advocacy services.