Advocacy

If you feel that your views regarding your care, mental health treatment, or any decision that may affect your daily life, are not being heard or acted upon, our Advocates can empower you to have your voice heard and be at the centre of informed decision-making about your life.

We offer different types of advocacy:

Professional/Case Advocacy - to help you make an informed decision around specific issues you may be experiencing
Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) - qualifying patients detained under the Mental Health Act are entitled to an independent advocate
Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) - support and representation for people who lack mental capacity
Care Act Advocacy – support with decisions about your care
Relevant Person’s Representative (RPR) - someone who represents and supports you if you are being cared for under Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLs)

Not every service currently offers every type of advocacy.

We provide the following Advocacy services:

Total Voice Sunderland

South Tyneside Advocacy

Coventry & Warwickshire Employment Support at Job Centre Plus

Every Thursday from 6 June 2019 the Coventry and Warwickshire Employment Service will be at Coventry Job Centre to raise awareness of our services and educate work coaches and staff of the support available.
Warwickshire Safe Havens
Coping with a complex diagnosis

"MHM have helped me when I find it hard to manage; they have given me someone to talk to other than family. I receive a lot of encouragement from them to be more independent in sorting out money and the day-to-day stuff - I truly believe MHM keep me well."
Making a home

"MHM have really helped my wellbeing and have always been consistent in being there for me with whatever I need."