Independent Advocacy (Partners in Advocacy)

Who is this for?

• Carers of people aged 16+ in mental health settings in Lothian who are in a period of transition. For example, people they support may be moving from hospital rehabilitation wards to community living, from children’s (CAMHS) to adult mental health services, returning to Lothian from ‘out of area’ placements or for those moving from Lothian to ‘out of area’ placements.
• Carers of children and young people aged 14-25 with a learning disability and complex needs who are in a period of transition.
• Carers of people with a mental illness, learning disability, autism, dementia, or acquired brain injury who would like to take part in collective advocacy (Carers Forum) or peer advocacy (carer peer groups, 1-1 volunteer support).

Description

Partners in Advocacy provides confidential independent advocacy.

This service ensures that you are best able to have your voice heard and your thoughts and feelings expressed in situations such as talking to health and social care professionals about your health and social care needs and concerns.

How do I access this?

• Self referral
• Referral by third party

Is there a cost?

Free

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