Advocacy

Hackney funds advocacy services for people who are unclear of their rights and who may need someone to speak on their behalf.

What is advocacy?

Advocacy is speaking up for yourself or acting or speaking up for someone else. Advocates can help people who use our services by helping people to -

• say want they want and makes sure they are listened to
• make choices and take more control of their lives
• make sure they have equal rights
• make sure they get the services they need
• make a complaint if something goes wrong

Advocacy services

Hackney provides advocacy services through independent organisations listed below. Please use the links for further information about how to get an advocate.

Choice in Hackney for people with disabilities

Hackney Chinese Community Services  for older people and people who have mental health needs

North East London Advocacy for people with learning disabilities and mental health needs

Positive East for people living with HIV/AIDS

Together (formerley MACA) for people with mental health needs

BILD (British Institute of Learning Disabilities) has information about advocacy for people with learning disabilities.

Mental Health Capacity

POhWER, an Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMCA) has been set up for people who are not able to make decisions for their own life and need help to express their views. www.pohwer.net

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Page updated: 4 Aug 2010