Advocates

These can provide information and advocacy support on any issue raised. Most commonly they are asked about:

  1. Medication
  2. Services for people with mental health problems
  3. Housing and homelessness
  4. Community Care
  5. Rights under the 1983 Mental Health Act
  6. Benefits
  7. Employment
  8. Family Law

Advocates do not know everything about all the topics on which they are asked for information,but have access to information through links with other agencies. All problems and enquiries are dealt with in confidence.

Advocates will also help service users wishing to make complaints about any aspect of the services they receive.

Advocates will not undertake work which should be carried out by service professionals, but will work with clients and staff on behalf of service users, to ensure they get the care and support they feel they need.

MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
by appointment only.


LITTLEBROOK HOSPITAL, DARTFORD

Appointments can be made by contacting the Hospital Advocate on 01322 285234.

COLIN SAMS THERAPY CENTRE

Appointments can be made by contacting the Hospital Advocate or Older People's Advocate on 01322 285234.

DARTFORD, GRAVESHAM & SWANLEY MIND DROP-INS

Appointments can be made to see the Community Advocate at the Drop-In by telephoning 01322 285234 or see the MIND Drop-In Worker.

ENDEAVOUR HOUSE & BRAMWELL HOUSE

Appointments can be made to see the Community Advocate at Endeavour House or Bramwell House by telephoning the office on 01322 285234.

HYTHE STREET, DARTFORD

The Network's main office in 7/9 Hythe Street Dartford Kent DA1 1BE is open Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 9.30am - 4.30 pm,
and Wednesday 9.30 am to 12.30 pm.

Due to the high demand on the Network's service, Advocates are available by prior appointment only. Please telephone to make an appointment on 01322 285234. Unfortunately our offices are not accessible for some disabled people but we can arrange for either a home visit or can book a room elsewhere.

This page last updated Tue, 2 January 2007 17:14:06 GMT