We provide independent advocacy services in Trafford; our services help support and empower people to find their voice and communicate their needs and wishes to local authorities, health services and social services.
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Our Independent Mental Health Advocates (IMHAs) provide an additional safeguard for individuals who are subject to the Mental Health Act (2007). Read more
We provide a statutory service under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in Trafford, which empowers people who lack capacity to be involved in the decision making process. Read more
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 Read more
Our Advocates can assist and support adults in making a formal complaint to the NHS; or help empower the individual to find their own voice and self-advocate. We offer Health Complaints Advocacy across Trafford. Read more
We offer Child Protection Advocacy in Trafford for young people over the age of 12 who are the subject to multi-agency child protection proceedings. Read more
The Mental Capacity Act says that people being deprived of their liberty in either care homes or hospitals have a right to a representative to support them and exercise their rights. Read more
Seek free and independent advocacy support and advice by coming along to one of our Pop Up events. You don’t need an appointment or to speak to us first; just show up and discuss your health or social care matter with an Advocate free of charge! Read more
Our Self Advocacy Toolkit is a comprehensive document designed to help you become your own best self advocate. Read more