Statutory
Advocacy
We provide three types of advocacy in Brent.
Support people who are having a Care Needs Assessment or Review or if there is a safeguarding concern.
These referrals should be made by professionals but you can contact us for more information if you think that you or someone you know might need a Care Act Advocate.
support people who are detained under the Mental Health Act (sectioned) or subject to a Community Treatment Order (CTO) or Guardianship Order.
Anyone can refer to this service.
support people who lack capacity and a decision needs to be made about serious medical treatment or moving accommodation.
These referrals must be made by a Social Worker.
Advocates can support you in the following ways:
Provide information so that you can make informed choices
Attend meetings with you
Help you to raise issues / concerns
Support you to challenge decisions if you do not agree with them
Ensure that professionals are listening to your views
You can be referred to our statutory advocacy by a relevant health and social care professional.
1
For an Independent Care Act Advocacy referral form
2
For an Independent Mental Health Act Advocacy referral form
3
For an Independent Mental Capacity Act Advocacy Deprivation of Liberties (DoLs) referral form
4
For an Independent Mental Capacity Act Advocacy change of accommodation referral form