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E3 Awards Success for Advocacy Focus

Football might not have come home, but something did! We picked up the award for Skills, Education & Training at the E3 Awards.
What is a Person-Centred Approach? – ‘The Mum Test’

Our Advocate, Ian, takes us through his version of the 'Mum Test' - a great way to become more person-centred!
Advocacy Focus Secures Investors in People Status

We’ve been re-accredited by Investors in People for another three years. Here’s what they had to say…
Pop Up Advocacy - Nelson Market

We'll be at Nelson Market on Friday 13th July answering any questions you may have about your health or social care.

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Work with us

Contact us now to see if we have any work opportunities available here with the team at Advocacy Focus!
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.
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.
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
Download Literature

Your 'go-to' page for easy-to-access downloadable literature from the team at Advocacy Focus.
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