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Working with independent advocates: good practice guidance for working with independent advocates
- Author:
- MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 16p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
In the course of the work of the Mental Welfare Commission, service users and independent advocates have voiced their concerns about involvement of advocacy. They have heard of situations where advocates were excluded from important meetings, or were not given the information they needed to fully advocate on behalf of an individual. The Mental Welfare Commission has also heard from practitioners that they are often uncertain about what involvement the advocate should have, especially if a person has a severe mental illness or learning disability that makes it difficult for him or her to involve an advocate. The authors collected some examples difficult situations and case studies to consult with a variety of practitioner, advocacy and service user groups. They also considered the legal framework, notably mental health and incapacity law in Scotland and data protection legislation. It is hoped that the guidance and case examples will help practitioners to understand the role of independent advocacy and provide assistance when dealing with difficult situations.
The right to advocacy: a review of how local authorities and NHS Boards are discharging their responsibilities under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
- Author:
- MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 53
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
This report investigates access to independent advocacy services for people with mental health problems, learning disability, dementia and related conditions in Scotland. It is based on information received from health boards, local authorities, and from the new health and social care partnerships (HSCPs). The report also investigates whether the integrated children’s services plans of local authorities cover the provision of independent advocacy services for children and young people with mental illness, learning disability or related conditions. The results show that the planning and provision of advocacy services across Scotland is variable and lacks clarity. It found services for adults were often prioritised for those who were receiving compulsory care or treatment .There is a lack of clarity on which organisation is responsible for co-ordinating the preparation of strategic advocacy plans, and on how advocacy providers and people using advocacy services will be involved in planning. The report identifies significant gaps in service provision for children and young people, with some of the services not providing independent advocacy and very restricted eligibility criteria. (Edited publisher abstract)