Spot Purchase Us

Advocacy Focus can provide Independent Advocacy Services on a spot purchase basis for the following advocacy services.

RPR
IMCA
IMHA
Care Act
Health complaints
Rule 1.2 Representative
Children's Advocacy
Community Advocacy

We employ specialist Spot Purchase Advocates for rapid deployment purposes particularly in instances of urgent demand. Those staff are trained to the same exacting standards as our full-time Advocates.

What can a Spot Purchase Advocate do?

Identify what an individual wants
Explain their rights and entitlements
Support the individual to have their voice heard
Help individuals to make difficult decisions about their care or support

Refer Now

Download a Spot Purchase Referral Form

Get in Touch

If you wish to Spot Purchase Us please contact us on 0300 323 0965 or email [email protected]

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