Advocacy
This intervention is about services that help carers say what they want, secure their rights and represent their interests.
Related practice examples:
Depending on the needs and wishes of local carers, the methods for delivering Advocacy can include:
- empowering carers to have their voices heard in decisions that affect them
- ensuring carers are aware of their rights and can choose the level / type of caring they take on
- help with complaints procedures.
This is not a prescriptive list of the services required for each area, but the practice examples can be used to inspire ideas about creative and inventive ways to meet the outcomes of the National Carers’ Strategy.
Following the links above will give you a brief outline of each project or service, as well as detailed information and advice about the practicalities of developing and running a similar service.
Get more information about advocacy, including quality standards and codes of practice, from Action for Advocacy and the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance.
