Help yourself

Though we are proud of the services we provide at Advocacy Focus, a passion of ours will always be to support people to be their own best advocate. This is what we call self advocacy.

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.

Mental Health Self Help Toolkits

Practical and support written in plain English, for people experiencing or recovering from ill mental health.Read more

Self Advocacy Toolkit

Our resources, fact sheets and tips are here to help you to self advocate.Read more

Self Advocacy Training

We can help you learn the skills you need to be your own advocate.Read more

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Children and Young People's Advocacy

An Advocate can help you communicate your views and wishes about your care, or if you are unhappy about something.

Children's Rights Helpline

Our Children's Rights Helpline is there to give you advice on your rights and help you with any problems you may be having whilst in care.

Independent Children's Advocacy

Our Independent Advocates champion the rights of young people and ensure that every young person’s voice is heard.

Children's Rights Helpline

Our Children’s Rights Service provides children with vital information about their rights whilst in care and works to ensure they are protected from harm.

Justice for LB Toolkit

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

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.

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