Professional Advocacy

Professional advocacy is for people who need help to represent their views during a time of major change or crisis.

A paid advocacy worker works with a person to help them 'speak up' for themselves or represents their views for them.

An advocacy worker may only need to work with a person for a short time.

An advocacy worker is:

• On the side of the person
• Trained in different issues
• Supported by other staff
• In contact with other professionals such as care managers, community nurses etc
• Kept up to date with latest information