Breaking Barriers Official Programme 2018

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Pop Up Advocacy in support of Advocacy Awareness Week - Trafford

We'll be at Trafford General Hospital, on Friday 26th October promoting Advocacy Awareness Week and supporting you with your health or social care.
Pop Up Advocacy in support of Advocacy Awareness Week - Sale

We'll be at Coppice Library and Wellbeing Centre, on Wednesday 24th October promoting Advocacy Awareness Week and supporting you with your health or social care.
Advocacy Awareness Week 2018 #AAW18

We will be celebrating Advocacy Awareness Week (#AAW18) looking at the power and impact that all types of advocacy have on people’s lives.
Advocacy Focus Triumphs at North West Charity Awards

Our Operations Director takes home the award for Charity Director of the Year 2018 and our volunteer team are commended!

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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 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.
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

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