Our services in South London and Maudsley - Forensic Independent Mental Health Advocacy Service
From 10 September, VoiceAbility will be introducing a new service to the advocacy we provide in South London and Maudsley: Forensic Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA).
We provide the following services:
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Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)
What’s this?
Independent Mental Health Advocates (IMHAs) support people with issues relating to their care and treatment when they have been detained (sectioned) under the Mental Health Act. They also help people understand their rights under the Mental Health Act.
Contact us by phone
Contact us by email
Click below to download our quick and easy referral form
Where to send your completed referral form
By email: helpline@voiceability.org
For data security reasons, do not email referral forms unless you are using a secure method, even if you password protect documents. Please remember that it’s your responsibility to send people’s information to us securely.
By post
We will be able to process a referral and offer support much more quickly if you email us, but if you are unable to email, you can post the form to: VoiceAbility, c/o Sayer Vincent, 110 Golden Lane, London, EC1Y 0TG.
Remember you can also call us for free on 0300 303 1660 to make a referral.
More about the service
This service means that people detained under the Mental Health Act in secure settings will now have access to specialist advocacy support. Forensic IMHAs help individuals understand their rights, express their views, and take an active role in decisions about their care and treatment, especially where complex legal and clinical processes are involved.
Our advocacy services are always free, independent, and confidential. We’re here to ensure your voice is heard and your rights are respected.