Advocacy
Rethink is an experienced provider of advocacy services for people affected by mental illness, including Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) and Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA).
Our advocacy services are designed to
support those who are vulnerable or need help to make informed
decisions and secure the rights and services
to which they are entitled. We have a great deal of experience
in developing and delivering quality
advocacy services across a variety of settings, both in the
community
and in secure hospitals and secure units.
The Rethink service…is excellent. It is by far the best advocacy service I have encountered during multiple admissions to four different hospitals.
Chris - User of Rethink advocacy services
Advocacy principles
Our advocacy services are governed by a clear set of principles based on:- independence from influence of health and social care providers and any conflicts of interest
- empowerment – our ultimate goal is to enable those using our services to develop towards self-advocacy
- impartiality
- confidentiality
- inclusion – the service must recognise diversity and ensure no one is excluded because of a difference in language, culture, disability or capacity
- free access – advocacy is a free service and must not discriminate on financial grounds
We aim to improve our advocacy services through the involvement of the people that use them and our own Quality Assurance Programme.
Advocacy services in your area
To find out what advocacy services there are in your local area click the map or enter your postcode on the Search for services page.
Alternatively, please call us on 0845 456 0455.
