Our services in Wolverhampton

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.

Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCAs) support people who lack capacity to make decisions about their long term accommodation or serious medical treatment and who do not have any friends or family appropriate to consult.

When a DoLS authorisation is in place and there is no suitable RPR, an advocate can take on the role of RPR.

In Wolverhampton we offer General Advocacy / Community Advocacy for people who meet the following criteria: ineligible for statutory advocacy services but has needs as a result of their lack of knowledge or experience in a particular situation. Such individuals include (but are not limited to) adults with: learning difficulties, mental health problems, autistic spectrum conditions, physical and sensory disabilities, or a carer (e.g., relative, friend etc.) acting as an informal advocate on behalf of an individual with needs which can be met/​supported by informal advocacy

Independent Care Act advocates support people to understand their rights under the Care Act and to be fully involved in decisions about any care and support they need. This includes local authority assessments, care reviews, care and support planning and safeguarding processes.

NHS complaints advocates support people to complain about the treatment or care that they or a friend or family member have received from an NHS service. This support is available at every stage of the complaints process.