Type of service: Advocacy (general)

Dorset Advocacy aims to help individuals who are struggling to speak up for themselves. They might be in a crisis situation, or they might want to bring about some sort of change in their life.



An example might be someone who is unhappy where they are living and would like to move, but is not being given the support they need to do it. An advocate could help them to look at the choices that need to be made, and get other people involved so that the move becomes possible.



Another example might be someone who is admitted to hospital and is not getting the care they need. An advocate could challenge hospital staff and highlight the patient's needs while providing a valuable support for the person.



Dorset Advocacy tries to influence and challenge services in order to make people's lives better.



Advocates can visit people wherever suits them. This might be at home, in the pub or at their offices in Dorchester and Poole..

Dorset Advocacy also has an IMCA (Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy) hotline available on: 0845 389 1762..

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Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult

Specialisms: Generic

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