Advocacy Training

Independent advocates provide important support to individuals who may need or want help in speaking up, getting involved in their own care or accessing services.

Any person may need or want the support of an advocate at some stage in their life, particularly if they are receiving health or social care services. This means that independent advocates can work with a wide range of people including children (particularly children and young people who are looked after) older people, those with mental health needs, individuals who lack capacity, anyone with learning or physical disabilities (including sensory impairments) and people from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities.

Advocacy Training is provided in partnership with Kate Mercer Training (KMT). KMT is a new business concentrating on delivering advocacy evaluation and training across the UK. Between the two organisations, we have 20 years experience of running advocacy training and have both contributed towards the development and creation of the qualifications in independent advocacy.

For more information please visit www.advocacytraining.org.uk