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Sectioned but with no plan for treatment: Khalid's story

Nursing staff agreed he was well enough to be discharged, but Khalid needed support to be in the room where decisions were made.

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Advocacy services in Thurrock are now provided by VoiceAbility.

Peer mentors provide one-to-one short-term support and encouragement to people with mental health problems.

Hospital volunteers support people who are in hospital for their mental health.

Relevant Person’s Representative (RPR) support volunteers help people to be heard in decisions about their care.