Unit 17: Purpose and Principles of Independent Advocacy

1. Understand Independent Advocacy

• 1.1 Define Independent Advocacy
• 1.2 Explain the limits to Advocacy and boundaries to the service
• 1.3 Identify the different steps within the Advocacy process
• 1.4 Distinguish when Independent Advocacy can and cannot help
• 1.5 Identify a range of services Independent Advocates commonly signpost to
• 1.6 Explain the difference between Advocacy provided by Independent Advocates and other people

2. Explain principles and values underpinning Independent Advocacy

• 2.1 Explain the key principles underpinning Independent Advocacy
• 2.2 Explain why the key principles are important

3. Describe the development of Advocacy

• 3.1 Explain the purpose of Independent Advocacy
• 3.2 Identify key milestones in the history of Advocacy
• 3.3 Explain the wider policy context of Advocacy

4. Be able to explain different types of Advocacy support and their purpose

• 4.1 Compare a range of Advocacy models
• 4.2 Explain the purpose of different Advocacy models
• 4.3 Identify the commonalities and differences in a range of Advocacy models

5. Understand the roles and responsibilities of an Independent Advocate

• 5.1 Explain roles and responsibilities within Independent Advocacy
• 5.2 Describe the limits and boundaries of an Independent Advocate
• 5.3 Describe the skills, attitudes and personal attributes of a good Advocate
• 5.4 Identify when and who to seek advice from when faced with dilemmas

6. Understand Advocacy standards

• 6.1 Describe a range of standards which apply to Independent Advocacy
• 6.2 Explain how standards can impact on the Advocacy role and service