What does an independent advocate do?
The independent advocate helps the person/group to get the information they need to make real choices about their circumstances and supports the person/group to put their choices across to others. An independent advocate may speak on behalf of people who are unable to do so for themselves.
When would you use an independent advocate?
An independent advocate may be helpful if there is any disagreement between you, your health or social care professionals or even family members about a decision that needs to be made. An independent advocate should represent your wishes without judging or giving a personal opinion.
What is the role of an advocate in safeguarding?
“Advocacy is taking action to help people say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests and obtain services they need. Advocates and advocacy providers work in partnership with the people they support and take their side. Advocacy promotes social inclusion, equality and social justice.”
What is the role of an independent advocate in cases of abuse?
What’s the role of an independent advocate? developing a care or support plan or reviewing an existing plan or to communicate their views, wishes and feelings to staff carrying out safeguarding enquiries or reviews.
What are the 3 types of advocacy?
Advocacy involves promoting the interests or cause of someone or a group of people. An advocate is a person who argues for, recommends, or supports a cause or policy. Advocacy is also about helping people find their voice. There are three types of advocacy – self-advocacy, individual advocacy and systems advocacy.
Who can be an independent advocate?
You might work for a private or charity advocacy service, for example support people with learning disabilities, people from BAME backgrounds or older people. Or you might work as a statutory independent advocate for your local authority.
How do I access an independent advocate?
Advocacy services are available across the country and contacting your local council is the best place to start your search. If you have a Care Coordinator from your local social services, healthcare or homecare team, they will be able to help you seek independent advocacy.
Who can be my advocate?
Friends, family or carers can be an advocate for you, if you want them to. It can be really helpful to get support from someone close to you, who you trust.
Why would you need an advocate?
An advocate is therefore required when a patient has difficulty understanding, retaining and weighing significant information, and/or communicating relevant views, wishes, feelings and beliefs.
What are the different types of advocates?
A variety of advocacy has developed to recognise these differences:
- Case advocacy.
- Self advocacy.
- Peer advocacy.
- Paid independent advocacy.
- Citizen advocacy.
- Statutory advocacy.
What defines safeguarding?
Safeguarding is the action that is taken to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm. Safeguarding means: protecting children from abuse and maltreatment. preventing harm to children’s health or development.
What is making safeguarding personal?
Making Safeguarding Personal (MSP) is a sector-led initiative which aims to develop an outcomes focus to safeguarding work, and a range of responses to support people to improve or resolve their circumstances.