Self Help

Though we are proud of the services we provide at Advocacy Focus, a passion of ours will always be to support people to help and support themselves.

Here you will find collection of self help resources to allow you to be the best you can be, and live the life you want to live.

Still confused? We're here to help.

Get in touch with us by emailing us at [email protected], filling in a contact form or by ringing 0300 323 0965.

Becoming Your Healthy Self

Our self help mental health toolkit, includes helpful information, tips and tools, self assessments, brainteasers & more. Read more

Justice for LB Toolkit

The Justice for LB Toolkit gives people the tools they need to become more involved with their care and support. Read more

Self Advocacy Toolkit

Our Self Advocacy Toolkit is a comprehensive document designed to help you become your own best self advocate. Read more

Latest

Council challenges conflicting guidance about what constitutes an ordinary residence

Failure to meet needs and refer for Independent Advocacy results in a local authority payout of £60,000

This case demonstrates the importance of access to high-quality advocacy - both as a legal obligation and to prevent avoidable distress

BP V Surrey County Council – Update

The case recognises how the impact of social distancing on people with dementia and their family must be considered when making a best interests decision and designing packages of care.

Protecting vulnerable children – challenging the changes that dilute safeguards

Advocacy Focus supports Article 39's application for a judicial review to ensure children get the care and support they are entitled to.

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.

Justice for LB Toolkit

The Justice for LB Toolkit gives people the tools they need to become more involved with their care and support.

During COVID-19 Advocacy Focus will continue to take your referrals and provide high-quality advocacy and support to the people in our communities. We work hard to help people to live the life they want to live.

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

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

Download Literature

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