Download Literature

Here is our key range of downloadable and printable literature. You will also find our leaflets and posters on each the individual pages of our website for each type of Advocacy we do, and in the service areas pages for each area we work in.

Click on the image below to download the pdf you need.

LEAFLETS

Advocacy Service - Flyer*

Answers the questions ‘what is advocacy?’ and explains how we help people with advocacy

Statutory Advocacy - Leaflet for Professionals*

Answers the questions ‘what is advocacy?’ and ‘what does an Independent Advocate do?’

Mental Health Act Advocacy - Leaflet

Explains advocacy under the Mental Health Act

Mental Capacity Act Advocacy - Leaflet

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Advocacy - Leaflet

Explains the roles of an Relevant Person's Representative (RPR) and 39A/39C /39D Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCA)

Care Act Advocacy - Leaflet

Explains advocacy under the Care Act

Complaints Regulations Advocacy - Leaflet

Explains advocacy under the Local Authority Social Services & NHS Complaints Regulations 2009

POSTERS

Advocacy Service - Poster

Mental Health Act Advocacy - Poster

Mental Capacity Advocacy - Poster

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Advocacy - Poster

Care Act Advocacy - Poster

Complaints Regulations Advocacy - Poster

Easy Read - To view our wide range of Easy Read literature, please see the dedicated Easy Read page of our website by clicking here

Printed Literature* - Literature marked with an asterix is available in ready-printed versions. To request hard copies of these, please email [email protected]

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.

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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

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
Prison Support

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

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