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Carers Independent Advocacy Service

Swan Advocacy provides independent support to help you express your views and understand your rights. Commissioned by BCP Council and Dorset Council, the Pan Dorset Independent Advocacy Service is here to make sure you can access the support you need, confidentially and without pressure.

What this service offers:

You can get help with:

  • speaking up about what matters to you
  • understanding and navigating care and support, including assessments, care planning and reviews
  • making decisions, especially if you find it hard to communicate your needs

Specialist advocacy services include:

  • Care Act Advocacy – for people who need support to engage with care services
  • Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) – to protect the rights of people who lack mental capacity
  • Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) – for people detained under the Mental Health Act
  • Continuing Healthcare Advocacy (CHC) – to help you understand and challenge CHC funding decisions
  • Carers Advocacy – to make sure unpaid carers are heard in decisions that affect them and the people they support

All advocacy services are free, confidential and independent of local authorities and healthcare providers.

Get in Touch

If you’d like advocacy support or want to find out more, contact the Swan Advocacy Support Team:

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