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What is Care Act Advocacy?
The Care Act 2014 requires the Local Authority to ensure that people who are eligible to receive care and support are actively involved in making decisions about their care. The local authority MUST appoint an independent advocate to support the each person IF the...
The case for general advocacy: a crucial support for adults with learning disabilities
Author - Helen Kidd, Vocal Advocacy Published in Learning Disability Today Advocacy plays a pivotal role in ensuring that individuals with learning disabilities have their voices heard and their rights upheld. Yet, when we think about advocacy, it's often statutory...