Type of service: Advocacy (general)

This is an advocacy service for adults, who suffer from severe and enduring mental health illness and who live in the Bournemouth and Poole postal areas. Service offered to clients both in the community and in hospital. Also provides IMHA service: Independent Mental Health Advocates (IMHA) are specialist advocates who are trained to work within the framework of the Mental Health Act. IMHAs are completely independent of any person or service that is involved with the patient's treatment or care. This specialist Advocacy service is an addition to the long established Bournemouth and Poole Advocacy Service..

Aimed at: Adult

Specialisms: Generic

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Child protection, Community care, Education, Employment, Learning disability, Mental capacity, Mental health