1. { Independent Advocacy Supported Decision Making Laura Bogucki, Operations Manager

2. Human rights help us to think, to act and to facilitate …Freedom of Expression and Self-Determination… To Empower people to become Self-Advocates of the future! Rights Are Our Business!

3.  Section 259 Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2003 Adults at risk with a mental disorder have an automatic legal right to independent advocacy.  Section 6 Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 Duty to consider provision of… independent advocacy following inquiries.  Section 3 5 (a) Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 Take account of the wishes and feelings of the adult…as they are expressed by a person providing independent advocacy services.  Rule 6 (1) of Rules of Procedure Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 Take reasonable steps to ensure that the child and each relevant person are able to understand the proceedings and participate in those proceedings  Section 78 (1) (d) of Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 The right of a relevant person to be accompanied by a representative Legal Basis for Advocacy

4.  Largest provider in Scotland – Instructed and Non- Instructed Advocacy  Funded by NHS and Local Authorities – INDEPENDENT from them.  Glasgow Mental Health, Older People, Physical Disability  North Lanarkshire, Generic Adult Service  South Lanarkshire, Mental Health  East Renfrewshire, Generic Adult Service  Shotts and Barlinnie Prisons  Engagement and Involvement Service  Third Party Reporting Centre  Championed by the SHRC! Who We Are

5. Principles of Independent Advocacy http://www.siaa.org.uk/  It puts the people who use it first  It is accountable  It is as free as possible from conflicts of interest  It is accessible  Directed by views, wishes, needs and interests of those who use it  Tries to make sure peoples rights are protected

6. {{ Rights Liberty Private, Home & Family Life Fair Trial Life Issues Detention in hospitals; restrictions in care homes Child Protection; Adult Protection; Housing Unlawful detention; Benefit/medical Dignity in death Common Advocacy Scenarios

7. Benefits & Advantages Understanding Understanding Articulation Articulation Reflection Reflection Review Review Justification Justification Realisation of Rights Realisation of Rights Choices, decisions and voices LOUD & CLEAR! Empowered People!

8. Thank you for listening! Supporting Decision-Making and Empowering People! 0141 420 0961 www.theadvocacyproject.org.uk enquiry@theadvocacyproject.org.uk www.theadvocacyproject.org.uk