Advocacy Focus - Trafford's Advocacy Hub

Advocacy Focus is the new provider in the Trafford Borough. We provide independent advocacy services in Trafford; our services help support and empower people to ensure they have their voice heard and are able to communicate their needs and wishes to health and social care services.

We provide Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy, Care Act Advocacy, Independent Mental Health Advocacy, and Health Complaints Advocacy. For further details on how we can support you or if you are a professional wanting further information please visit www.advocacyfocus.org.uk or call our highly experienced team on 0300 323 0965

Who to contact

Telephone: 0300 323 0965
E-mail: admin@advocacyfocus.org.uk
Website: Advocacy Focus
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/advocacyfocus
Twitter: https://twitter.com/advocacyfocus

Where to go

Name of Venue: Advocacy Focus
Venue Address: 456
Chester Road
Stretford
Old Trafford
Manchester
Postcode: M16 9HD

When is it on?

Days & Times: Open Monday to Thursday 8.30am until 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am until 4.30pm

Who is it for?

Ages

We support all ages- for further information on eligibility please contact us!

Supporting People With

Becoming older
Learning disability
Mental health
Autistic Spectrum
Dementia
Communication
Physical impairment
Challenging Behaviour
Profound or Multiple Needs
Hearing impairment
Substance misuse
Visual impairment

Eligibility Details

Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy - Supporting individuals who lack capacity in relation to specific issues e.g. change of accommodation, serious medical treatment decisions.

Care Act Advocacy - Supporting individuals who have substantial difficulty or lack capacity in relation to the assessment process, care and support planning, section 42 safeguarding enquiries and more.

Independent Mental Health Advocacy - Supporting those who are subject to the Mental Health Act to have a voice, understand their rights, and have representation in CPA meetings.

Paid Relevant Persons Representatives - Supporting those who lack capacity and are deprived of their liberty in care homes and hospitals. We visit four weekly to safeguard those most vulnerable to understand and exercise their rights.

Health Complaints Advocacy - Supporting individuals to make complaints regarding health services they or those close to them have accessed. Visit our website for your guide to making a health complaint. You can also download our social care complaint fact sheet to support you to make your own complaint.

Contact our office on 0300 323 0965 to discuss eligibility criteria further

How to use this service

Referral Required?

Yes

Referral Details

You can download our referral forms here https://www.advocacyfocus.org.uk/refer and return to admin@advocacyfocus.org.uk

Alternatively, you can phone us on 0300 323 0965 or use our 'ask and advocate' live chat feature via our website.

Cost Information

Free

Related Links

Easy read advocacy guides

How accessible is this service?

Facilities

Accessible Toilet

Further Details

Please be aware there is limited parking in the area. There are some steps at the front and back of the office.

To book a meeting convenient for you please contact us on 0300 323 0965

Last updated date:: 21 September 2020

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