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Starting with advocacy

Starting with advocacy. Volunteer training 14/3/12. Outcomes. To understand the history and impact of advocacy To identify key advocacy principles To identify situations where advocacy may be helpful. Advocacy – a definition.

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Starting with advocacy

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  1. Starting with advocacy Volunteer training 14/3/12

  2. Outcomes • To understand the history and impact of advocacy • To identify key advocacy principles • To identify situations where advocacy may be helpful

  3. Advocacy – a definition Advocacy is the independent and pro-active representation of the needs, wishes and rights of a disadvantaged individual

  4. Advocacy – a brief history 1966 – ‘What will happen to my child when I am gone?’ 1970s – First US & Canadian schemes 1984 – First UK scheme 2008 – Around 700 UK schemes

  5. Dorset Advocacy • 1993 long-term partnerships with people with learning disabilities • 2002 Supporting Parents (SPAN) • 2006 National IMCA pilot • 2008 Moving On programme • 2009 Supporting Older & Disabled People • 2010 Support for carers • 2011 Continuing Healthcare Advocacy

  6. Advocacy and the law ‘Valuing People’ 2001 • National funding Reform of the National Health Service • PALS • Independent Complaints Advocacy Service Mental Capacity Act 2005 • A statutory right to advocacy in some situations • Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) Reform of Mental Health Act 2007 • Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)

  7. Advocacy needs • What are my choices? • What are my rights? • No one listens • ‘The system’ runs my life • My relationships • My opportunities • Help me keep safe

  8. Clarity of purpose Independence Putting people first Empowerment Equal Opportunity Accessibility Accountability Confidentiality Complaints Support for advocates The Advocacy Charter

  9. Choice and Change “Since you started helping me deal with my problems the quality of my life has improved. Thank you very much for your help.” Peter, Blandford “With the help of Sam, I have been able to understand this complex world by just knowing that there was an independent person to whom I could discuss matters and this has proved a huge benefit to me. I could not have managed without her.” Mavis, Bournemouth “A very big thank you to you and your team. It is quite evident that this wouldn’t have happened without you.” Parent, Poole

  10. Got a Voice? Got a Choice! • Our new campaign seeks to improve the lives of isolated people who have dementia or learning disability. • We believe there are 400 unvisited people in dementia care homes in Dorset • Who speaks up for these people if something goes wrong? • Please support our campaign

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