What can an Independent Advocate not do?

What can an Independent Advocate not do?

Your advocate can not:

Offer you counselling
Tell you what to do
Force their views or opinions on you
Do things on your behalf without asking you first

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Our September Newsletter is ready to read

Our latest newsletter is now available to read and includes success stories, newest job vacancies and our exciting plans for the future of advocacy.
Advocacy Manager - Accrington

Advocacy Focus is looking to recruit an Advocacy Manager based in Accrington. The role is full time and permanent subject to funding.
Let's Talk About Suicide - Advocate's Blog

This Monday is World Suicide Prevention Day. Our Advocate and Suicide Champion, Jasmine, opens the conversation.
Child Protection Advocacy Launched in Trafford

Child Protection Advocacy safeguards children and young people and protects them from abuse and poor practice.

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Work with us

Contact us now to see if we have any work opportunities available here with the team at Advocacy Focus!
Justice for LB Toolkit

The Justice for LB Toolkit is a resource kit aimed at giving professionals the tools to help those with learning difficulties become more involved with their care assessments
What is advocacy?

Advocacy is a service that helps people in our community to gain access to representation and support when they are vulnerable or in need of help.
Refer for an Advocate

Looking for a referral form? Click here to view all our referral forms and request an Independent Advocate.
Volunteer Opportunities

Our volunteers are an essential part of our team. We have a number of different volunteer roles across each of our project areas, and are always looking to welcome more.
Our Team

All of our team members at Advocacy Focus provide professional service combined with specialist skills. We offer friendly, accessible and high quality advocacy right across our team of dedicated staff, volunteers and trustees.
Rule 1.2 (3A) Representative

Advocates and advocacy providers have been identified as being best placed to undertake the role of a Rule 1.2 Representative, where family members or friends are not willing or able to do so.
Independent Care Act Advocacy

Under the Care Act 2014, local authorities have a duty to provide independent advocacy for all adults and carers, as part of their own assessment, care planning and care reviews
Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA)

We provide a statutory service under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 which aims to empower and protect people who lack capacity to make decisions for themselves.
Download Literature

Your 'go-to' page for easy-to-access downloadable literature from the team at Advocacy Focus.

Donations in Action - Cathy's Donation

Cathy* was a service user who donated £100 to Advocacy Focus after she received high quality advocacy support during a health complaint. Click to read more. Read more