UNIT 2 - ADVOCACY Flashcards
1
Q
What does advocacy mean?
A
speaking on behalf of someone else
2
Q
What does an advocate do?
A
enables a service user to:
- express their views and concerns so that they are taken seriously
- access information and services
- defend and promote their rights and responsibilities
- explore choices and options
3
Q
an advocate can…
A
challenge discrimination and avoid affects of being stigmatised
4
Q
who can an advocate be?
A
this can depend on the type of support a service user wants.
- some organisations and charities organise professional advocacy services.
- friends, family members, carers
- an individual can be an advocate on their behalf )self-advocacy)
5
Q
who might need an advocate?
A
- people with mental ill health, learning disability, speech difficulties or confidence issues.
- children
- people hose first language isnt English
6
Q
what are the two other types of advocacy?
A
- peer advocacy
- statutory advocacy
7
Q
what is peer advocacy?
A
people with similar problems can support them. e.g. someone with similar mental ill health can support someone with mental ill health
8
Q
what is statutory advocacy?
A
where an individual is entitled to advocacy under the law
9
Q
an advocate can…
A
raise concerns regarding the quality of care, can make complaints,.
