An advocate will offer mutual support and help you to speak up, get your views heard and your needs properly met.
Advocates are independent and will only help represent your views but they won’t make decisions for you. They can be useful when you are unwell and finding it hard to articulate your feelings.
Complaints Advocacy
Complaints advocacy supports you when you need to make a complaint to any National Health Service function.
Tel: 0300 330 5454
http://nhscomplaintsadvocacy.org/
POhWER
POhWER provide advocacy for deprivation of liberty safeguards and provides Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy. They also provide some community advocacy in Birmingham.
Tel: 0300 456 2370
http://www.pohwer.net/in-your-area/where-you-live/birmingham
BCA Advocacy
An independent organisation providing free advocacy services. BCA Advocacy provide advocacy at our forensic sites (Reaside, Tamarind, Ardenleigh and Hillis Lodge).
Telephone: 0121 450 5141
http://www.bcadvocacy.org.uk/
Independent Advocacy
Provides a comprehensive range of specialist advocacy and related services in Warwickshire, Coventry, Solihull and surrounding areas.
Telephone: 02476 697443
http://www.independentadvocacy.org/
Solihull Action Through Advocacy (IMCA provider)
Address: 11-13 Land Lane, Marston Green, B37 7DE
Opening hours:
- Monday: 9am – 4:30pm
- Tuesday: 9am – 4:30pm
- Wednesday: 9am – 4:30pm
- Thursday: 9am – 4:30pm
- Friday: 9am – 4:30pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Telephone: 0121 706 4696
Advocacy Matters
Advocacy Matters is a specialist advocacy service (end of life, stroke, neurological, domestic violence, living with HIV, learning disabilities, autism, dementia, some mental health advocacy and Care Act advocacy). Check website or phone to determine which areas are covered by which contract.
Telephone: 0121 321 2377
http://www.advocacymatters.co.uk/
If you have any difficulties obtaining advocacy please contact our PALS customer relations on 0800 953 0045 or bsmhft.customerrelations@nhs.net.
