What We Do

Advocacy means supporting somebody to become more involved in important decisions about their health and social care. Our Advocates help people in the community who have difficulty with communicating their thoughts, needs and wishes. They may also face difficulties with making decisions about things such as how or where they are cared for.

We provide high quality and totally free advocacy support that is completely independent of local authorities, the NHS and Social Services.

We help people to live the lives they want to live.

We’ve put together a short video to help you understand a bit more about what we do.

Next, why don't you read about the people behind Advocacy Focus?

Latest

Supporting Ethel

I am working as a 39d IMCA (Independent Mental Capacity Advocate) supporting an RPR (Relevant Person’s Representative) in challenging a DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty authorisation) authorisation for her family member.
Bill's Story

Bill's right to privacy regarding personal correspondence Bill has an acquired brain injury and has problems with his sight as a result. Bill is only able to read letters and other information if they are adapted in a specific way to meet his needs.
Acts of Kindness Day 5

As well as being an Advocate supporting their local community our team have such big hearts and are so thoughtful. We asked them to share some of their acts of kindness during the week up to Christmas.
Acts of Kindness Day 4

As well as being an Advocate supporting their local community our team have such big hearts and are so thoughtful. We asked them to share some of their acts of kindness during the week up to Christmas.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Corporate Social Responsibility

Our CSR policy embraces the sustainability of our charity over the long term, and focuses entirely on our social impact, the environment and the local economy.

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

Investing In Volunteers Award

We’re delighted to announce that the development and training we undertake with our volunteers has been recognised by the UK Quality Assurance Panel and last week we were awarded Investing in Volunteer status. Read more