Advocacy Policy

As a practice, we need to be able to evidence and be aware of what is Advocacy and how we can help you, our patients and direct you to our local office.

Please see below what Advocacy is about:

What is advocacy?

Advocacy in all its forms seeks to ensure that people, particularly those who are most vulnerable in society, are able to:

• Have their voice heard on issues that are important to them.
• Defend and safeguard their rights.
• Have their views and wishes genuinely considered when decisions are being made about their lives.

Advocacy is a process of supporting and enabling people to:

• Express their views and concerns.
• Access information and services.
• Defend and promote their rights and responsibilities.
• Explore choices and options

An advocate is someone who provides advocacy support when you need it. An advocate might help you access information you need or go with you to meetings or interviews, in a supportive role. You may want your advocate to write letters on your behalf, or speak for you in situations where you don’t feel able to speak for yourself.

If you require any further information about this, please contact us.