Wiltshire Care Act Independent Advocacy

• BA14 8SA, < 1 mile from this service
• Tag: Advocacy

The purpose of an IMCA service is to help particularly vulnerable people who lack capacity to make important decisions about serious medical treatment and changes of accommodation, and who have no family or friends that would be appropriate to consult about these decisions. An IMCA will work with and support people who lack capacity and represent their views to those who are working out their best interests.

• BA14 8SA, < 1 mile from this service
• Tag: Advocacy

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) requires local authorities to provide the IMCA service, which evaluates whether an individual’s Deprivation of Liberty (DOLS) considerations are being met. The Act provides a legal framework for the right of appeal for vulnerable people who have no family or friends who are available and appropriate to support or represent them, to ensure they are not deprived of their liberty unless it is in their best interests.

• BA14 8SA, < 1 mile from this service
• Tag: Advocacy

The duty to provide IMHA services under the Mental Health Act (1983) (MHA) was transferred to the Council on 1st April 2013. People who are detained under the Mental Health Act (other than short term emergency sections) have a statutory right under S130 of the MHA to an IMHA.

• BA14 8SA, < 1 mile from this service
• Tag: Advocacy

Advocacy for adults aged 18 and above, that is not required under the Care Act but supports the recommendations in the DH Winterbourne View review: Concordat programme of Action December 2012:

• BA14 0FA, < 1 mile from this service
• Tag: Housing

Rowan House is an intensive support service designed to promote recovery and improve social inclusion for adults with mental illness. It also supports peoples transition back to community living. The service is commissioned and regulated by Wiltshire Council. It is not Care Quality Commission Registered Care, nor is it solely housing-related support, but provides an innovative approach to the delivery of time-limited, outcome-focused care and support tailored to each persons needs. The service is delivered in accommodation provided by Selwood Housing. Short term support is provided by Rethink Mental Illness, up to a maximum of two years.

• BA11 2AL, 8 miles from this service
• Tag: Housing

Rodden Road consists of 4 self contained flats which are part of the Somerset Housing Pathway, referred through the local housing authority. We provide support for adults affected by mental health issues to maintain their tenancies, and increase their skills and confidence whilst working towards independence and recovery.

• BS2 8UH, 19 miles from this service
• Tag: Carer support

Often the person you are supporting is a family member such as a partner, wife, husband, son, daughter or a friend. Whether or not you think you are a ‘carer’, support is available. We help over 200 people a year across Bristol who are looking for advice, support or information. What can I expect? We normally offer an individual meeting in which you can talk to a member of staff who is specialised in understanding the complexities of caring for someone with a mental illness. We are experienced in working with people from different communities and backgrounds, and respond to your individual needs. We can provide: • Carers assessments - we are Trusted Assessors for Bristol City Council. • Individual and group support • Practical advice • Telephone support • Education seminars and courses • Local newsletter • Facilitated family meetings • Liaison with mental health professionals • Group and individual support for families involved in specialised and secure services

• BS2 8UH, 19 miles from this service
• Tag: Community support

The Bristol BME Service works with existing Bristol Community Support Services in responding appropriately to the mental health needs of people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds. Rethink Bristol services support people to recover a better quality of life through one-to-one support in accessing community facilities. The BME service works in partnership with statutory mental health teams and the BME voluntary sector to improve access to services for BME people. We recognise that people may wish to communicate in a language other than English, therefore access to interpreters can be arranged. Service literature is available in Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.

• BS2 8UH, 19 miles from this service
• Tag: Community support

The support service has been working for many years to help Bristol-based people with mental health issues make a positive diffrence in their lives.The service works with anybody who has mental health problem. We support people within the community and work with them to build meaningful connections. Our Support is centred on values of recovery and social inclusion,and we have found people that use our service become more independent,confident and resilient. The service uses a person centred approach spending time to identify what you would like to work towards. This involves using the recovery star to explore what your needs are and what goals you want to focus on. How The services helps people:- Improved confidence Sense of belonging and feeling part of your community again. Better coping mechanisms for managing mental health Build social contacts and feel supported. Achieve goals Feeling more motivated