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Human advocacy

Welcome to the Independent Advocacy Services web page of Human Services.

We provide advocacy services for individuals who use council, private, or charitable health and social care services.

Our advocates have a wealth of experience in supporting clients with diverse and complex health and social care needs. We are committed to ensuring that our clients are fully informed, empowered, and able to make decisions about their care and support.

Independent Advocacy services

At Human Services Consultancy, we offer a range of advocacy services to support our clients, including:

Planned Advocacy Services

Our planned advocacy services are tailored to the individual needs and goals of our clients. Our advocates work closely with you to understand your concerns and develop a customized plan to address them. We provide support to individuals with a range of needs, including enduring mental health matters, learning difficulties, physical difficulties, younger adults, older people, and people with sensory, sight, or hearing loss.

Virtual Advocacy Services

We offer virtual advocacy services that can be accessed remotely, providing a flexible and convenient option for clients who may have difficulty accessing traditional services. Our virtual advocacy services include video conferencing, phone calls, and email communication.

Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA)

Our IMCA service is designed to support individuals who lack capacity and do not have anyone else to represent their best interests. Our IMCA advocates work closely with the individual and relevant professionals to ensure that the individual’s rights and interests are protected.

Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)

Our IMHA service is designed to support individuals who are detained under the Mental Health Act. Our IMHA advocates work closely with the individual to ensure that they understand their rights and are able to participate in decisions about their care and treatment.

Care Act Advocacy

Our Care Act advocacy service is designed to support individuals who are going through the care and support planning process. Our advocates work closely with the individual to ensure that their needs are fully assessed, and that their views and preferences are taken into account.

Our Experience

We have extensive experience in providing advocacy services for individuals with diverse and complex health and social care needs. Our advocates have worked with individuals and groups across a wide range of areas, including:

Mental Health Services
Learning Disabilities Services
Physical Disabilities Services
Older People’s Services
Children’s Services
Sensory Services

Our advocacy services are free, confidential, and impartial. We are committed to ensuring that our clients’ rights are protected, and their needs are met.

Contact Us

Contact us today to learn more about our independent advocacy services and how we can support you in achieving your goals. We are here to help, and we look forward to hearing from you.

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Advocacy FAQs

Q: What is advocacy?

Q: What is advocacy?
A: Advocacy is the process of supporting and representing an individual to ensure that their rights are protected, and their needs are met. An advocate is an independent professional who acts on behalf of an individual and represents their best interests.

Q: Is your advocacy a service free?

A: Yes, Our advocacy services are free.

Q: What is Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA)?

A: IMCA is a statutory advocacy service provided to people who lack capacity to make certain decisions and do not have anyone to represent their best interests. The IMCA advocate will support the individual to participate in decision-making processes and ensure that their best interests are taken into account.

Q: Who can access IMCA services?

A: IMCA services are available to individuals who lack capacity and do not have anyone to represent their best interests in decisions regarding serious medical treatment, changes of accommodation or serious case reviews.

Q: What is Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)?

A: IMHA is a statutory advocacy service provided to people who are detained under the Mental Health Act. The IMHA advocate will support the individual to understand their rights, participate in decisions about their care and treatment, and ensure that their views and wishes are taken into account.

Q: What is Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)?

A: IMHA is a statutory advocacy service provided to people who are detained under the Mental Health Act. The IMHA advocate will support the individual to understand their rights, participate in decisions about their care and treatment, and ensure that their views and wishes are taken into account.

Q: Who can access IMHA services?

A: IMHA services are available to individuals who are detained under the Mental Health Act.

Q: What is Care Act advocacy?

A: Care Act advocacy is a statutory advocacy service provided to people who are going through the care and support planning process. The advocate will support the individual to understand the process, express their views and wishes, and ensure that their needs and preferences are taken into account.

Q: Who can access Care Act advocacy services?

A: Care Act advocacy services are available to individuals who are going through the care and support planning process and have substantial difficulty in being involved in that process.

Q: Are advocacy services confidential?

A: Yes, advocacy services are confidential. The advocate will not share any information without the individual’s consent, except in circumstances where there is a risk of harm to the individual or others.

Q: How do I access advocacy services?

A: You can access advocacy services by contacting us directly. We will work with you to understand your needs and determine the best way to support you.