Who we are

What We Do

We help people live the lives they want to live, by providing high quality advocacy services across the North-West. But what is advocacy and how do we support people? Watch our short video to find out more about what we do. Read 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. Read more

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. Read more

History

Advocacy Focus have been proudly operating in Lancashire since 1998. We are well-known for being pioneers in providing the best advocacy support services in the community for the good of any person, at any time, who may need our support or advice. Read more

Vision & Mission

Advocacy Focus exists proudly and purely to make a positive difference to the lives of people in our community who would benefit from having a 'voice' that they may otherwise struggle to get heard. Read more

Values

Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Advocacy Focus. As a team, we are passionate about our staff, and work to promote and embrace a set of core values to underpin our good work in the community. 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.

Refer for an Advocate

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

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

Prison Support

Supporting offenders to ensure their rights, care and support needs are met whilst they are in prison.