7 Minute Briefing: Safeguarding

Our quick 7 Minute Briefing infographic lets you know how and when to refer for an Independent Advocate when dealing with a Safeguarding Enquiry or Safeguarding Adults Review.

Download as a PDF here.

Latest

Advocacy Surgery - Barnoldswick

Our next Advocacy Surgery will take place on 19th September between 1pm and 3pm. Free and independent advice on health or social care matters.
Advocacy Surgery - Euxton

Our next Advocacy Surgery will take place on 11th September between 1pm and 3pm. Free and independent advice on health or social care matters.
Friends and Relationships Open Day

Friends and Relationships group is having an open day 30th August 2018 for people with learning disabilities and invite people to attend.
Apprentice Independent Advocate / Advocacy Co-ordinator

Are you interested to embark upon an award winning apprenticeship programme? We are looking for an Apprentice Independent Advocate / Advocacy Co-ordinator to support our provision of Advocacy services.

Most read

Work with us

Contact us now to see if we have any work opportunities available here with the team at Advocacy Focus!
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 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.
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
Download Literature

Your 'go-to' page for easy-to-access downloadable literature from the team at Advocacy Focus.
Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)

Practical support for those emotional distress – or with mental health issues – to make informed choices to represent themselves and access health or social care services

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