Independent mental health and mental capacity advocacy training; under legislation that is a key part of what makes the Act function; key areas of safeguarding under the Act for patient/service users; key areas of when referrals should be made and obligations under Part 4 of the Welsh measures. By the end of the session; students will have an awareness of rights of an IMHA/ IMCA; what access to wards; access to records; meetings and support are on offer; representation at hospital managers’ hearings and role within tribunals and requests to Welsh ministers for discharge of patient from section.
Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC) is a specialist, respected advocacy provider currently delivering independent advocacy services in South Wales. Independent advocacy is important because it gives a voice to people who can't make themselves heard. Advocacy helps to ensure that people are as involved as they can be in the things that affect them, and are able to communicate their needs and wishes to others who may have influence or power over their lives.
