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Advocard Mental Health Act Advocacy
Description
Advocard's Mental Health Act Advocacy workers are employed to provide independent advocacy for Edinburgh's mental health service users who live in the community and face compulsory treatment, or want to use safeguards within the Mental Health (Care & Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003.
Vincent, Devrim and Gillian are AdvoCard's Mental Health Act Advocacy Workers.
We are independent from the local authority (social work), the health board (psychiatric services) and the Scottish Government (tribunals).
We can advocate for you regarding the Mental Health Act if you:
- have mental health issues and;
- live in the community in Edinburgh and
- face compulsory care and treatment under the Act (being detained or forced to take treatment by law) or;
- want to use the safeguards within the Act (rules and services to protect you in law and practice).
Individuals can access Advocacy Workers for issues such as:
- Mental Health Tribunals (before, during and after)
- Compulsory Treatment Orders (CTO)
- Emergency and short-term powers
- Care Plans and reviews
- Accessing the Mental Welfare Commission Scotland
- Accessing legal representation
- The appeals process
- Advance Statements
- Named Person
Advocacy Workers can also provide information regarding advocacy in the Act for:
- individuals
- service user groups - day services; drop-ins; supported/residential accommodation
- mental health workers - statutory and voluntary sectors
If AdvoCard can not advocate for you, we can help you to find an advocacy service that is better suited to your needs and location
Contact us by phone or in writing (post or email) for an appointment with an Advocacy Worker.
Service Categories
- Advocacy : Independent Advocacy
- Advocacy : Other Advocacy
For adults with mental health problems, who are, or may become, subject to Mental Health Act 2003 or want to use safeguards within the Act
Eligibility
Residency
This service is available to residents of all parts of Edinburgh
Intended Client Groups
- People Experiencing Mental Health Difficulties
- 16yrs and over
Applicants for this service should also meet this condition:
For adults (16+) with mental health problems, who are, or may become, subject to Mental Health Act 2003 or want to use safeguards within the Act.
Referral
This service accepts direct self referrals
This service accepts agency referrals from Any
Costs : the service is free.
Contact
Service Provided by : Advocard
Organisation Type : Charity/Voluntary
332 Leith Walk
Edinburgh
EH6 5BR
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Advocacy Workers
Vincent, Devrim, Gillian
Email :advocacymha@advocard.org.uk
Phone: 0131 554 5307
Fax: 0131 555 6092http://advocard.org.uk
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Service Hours
Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm
Facilities
Service is accessible to wheelchair users.
Creche facilities are not available at this location.
A translation service is available.
Other details :
Transport
Public Transport Information:
Lothian Regional Transport Bus Numbers - 7,10,11,12,13,14,16,22 Leith Walk
Lothian Buses Site for routes and timetables.
Parking :
