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Free
We are the only helpline that knows enough about Speech, Language, Communication Needs to help you understand your child’s difficulties, what help (s)he needs and how to get it.
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What is this service?
Care Act Advocacy is a service that helps makes sure the interests of the person being supported are placed at the center of decision making
If relatives, friends or other appropriate people aren't available, we provide Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCA) services
If relatives, friends or other appropriate people aren't available, we provide Relevant Person's Representative (RPR) services
Health Complaints Advocacy - A free, independent, confidential service that can help if you want to complain about any aspect of NHS care
Children's Advocacy - An independent service which helps a child or a young person have their opinions and views heard by adults that make decisions about them
General Advocacy - We provide a number of non-statutory general advocacy services in different areas. Each service is bespoke to the area in which we deliver it
Mental Health Advocacy - We partner with two organisations to provide mental health advocacy services - SeAP and Mind
Spot Purchase Options - As capacity allows, we accept referrals on a spot purchase basis even if not already contracted by the authority
Good to know
- Cost: Free
