Advocacy services
What is an advocate
An advocate is a person who supports and helps you to explain and say what you want if you find it difficult to do by yourself.
Advocates can help you:
- access information and services
- be involved in decisions about your life
- explore choices and options
- defend and promote your rights and responsibilities
- speak out about issues that matter to you.
Finding an advocate
You can search our community directory for Advocacy services
Statutory advocacy services
Local authorities and health providers have a duty to provide access to advocacy services under the Care Act (to enable everyone to be involved in the social care process) and under the Mental Capacity Act (to help certain people to make specific decisions) and can refer you to one of these services.
Hampshire County Council:
Find out about advocacy under the Mental Capacity Act.
Find out about advocacy under the Care Act.
Portsmouth City Council:
Find out about advocacy and the Care Act.
Find out about advocacy under the Mental Capacity Act.
Southampton City Council:
Find out about advocacy and the Care Act.
Find out about advocacy under the Mental Capacity Act.