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

Supporting Ethel

I am working as a 39d IMCA (Independent Mental Capacity Advocate) supporting an RPR (Relevant Person’s Representative) in challenging a DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty authorisation) authorisation for her family member.
Bill's Story

Bill's right to privacy regarding personal correspondence Bill has an acquired brain injury and has problems with his sight as a result. Bill is only able to read letters and other information if they are adapted in a specific way to meet his needs.
Acts of Kindness Day 5

As well as being an Advocate supporting their local community our team have such big hearts and are so thoughtful. We asked them to share some of their acts of kindness during the week up to Christmas.
Acts of Kindness Day 4

As well as being an Advocate supporting their local community our team have such big hearts and are so thoughtful. We asked them to share some of their acts of kindness during the week up to Christmas.

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

We’re delighted to announce that the development and training we undertake with our volunteers has been recognised by the UK Quality Assurance Panel and last week we were awarded Investing in Volunteer status. Read more