Advocacy

Advocacy is about helping people to speak up for themselves, to make sure that their views, thoughts and opinions are heard and understood. Advocates will help people to:

  • Think through different choices and options available to them
  • Make their views and wishes clear
  • Represent their views if they are unable to represent themselves
  • Get independent and accurate information
  • Understand their rights
  • Challenge decisions that have been made about a person if they do not agree with the decision.

In Lincolnshire there are a variety of different advocacy services. All advocacy is free and independent of the Trust.

The different types of service and contact details are described below.

VoiceAbility - NHS complaints advocacy

A free, independent and confidential advocacy service to support people with their NHS complaint.

Click here for their website

VoiceAbility

VoiceAbility also provides independent specialist mental health advocacy services for people who experience mental health conditions.

Click here for their website