Type of service: Advocacy (general)

Service URL: http://www.circlesnetwork.org.uk

Circles Network, under contract to the West of Scotland Forensic Board and Greater Glasgow & Clyde Health Board, provide independent advocacy to patients detained in hospitals. The project fulfils statutory advocacy functions to people on medium secure and forensic wards and people discharged to the community for a period of time.

The advocacy team work across many settings supporting people in Court Cases, Parole Boards, Mental Health Tribunals, Care Programme Approach Reviews, Social Work Reviews, Children's Hearings and matters such as Named Person Nomination or Revocation and Advance or Personal Statements. In addition to this intensive support, advocates work daily to fully support people with crisis or chronic issues such as: benefits claims and financial issues, housing issues such as rental arrangements and property storage, applications for bank accounts, concerns with NHS treatment and liaison with Consultant Psychiatrists, First Minister Advisers, Lawyers and Mental Health Officers.

Aimed at: Adult

Covers: Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Specialisms: Generic

Other specialisms: Community care, Criminal justice, Learning disability, Mental capacity, Mental health, Welfare benefits