Carers Independent Advocacy Service

Do you need support to have your voice heard?

What this service offers:

• Independent advocacy supporting individuals and carers to express their views and wishes.
• Help navigating care and support including assessments, care planning, and reviews.
• Support with decision making particularly for those who may struggle to communicate their needs effectively.

Specialist advocacy services:

• Care Act Advocacy for those having trouble engaging with care services.
• Mental Capacity Act Advocacy (IMCA) ensuring people who lack mental capacity have their rights protected.
• Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) for individuals detained under the Mental Health Act.
• Continuing Healthcare Advocacy (CHC) helping people understand and challenge CHC funding decisions.
• Carers Advocacy supporting unpaid carers to ensure their voices are heard in decisions affecting them and their loved ones.
• Confidential and independent support all advocacy services are free and provided independently of local authorities and healthcare services.

Get in Touch

• Swan Advocacy Referral Form
• Carers Information Leaflet (PDF)