About advocacy

Working with my advocate has given me confidence to speak up for myself.
Find out what advocacy is, who can get it, and the difference that it makes.
What is advocacy?
Free, independent support to involve people in decisions about their health, care and wellbeing
Information in Easy Read
Advocacy information in Easy Read
Advocacy during coronavirus
Advocacy hasn’t stopped - and legal duties to make advocacy referrals still apply.
Types of advocacy
There are different types of advocacy, each with different eligibility criteria.
Working with an advocate
What to expect
Advocacy stories
How advocacy makes a difference.