Unit 267 Understanding advocacy

1 Understand different types of advocacy

• 1.1 Explain the meaning of: 1.1 A independent advocacy 1.1 B independent mental health advocacy 1.1 C independent mental capacity advocacy
• 1.2 Outline the legislation that underpins advocacy

2 Understand the roles and responsibilities of advocates

• 2.1 Describe the role of an Independent Advocate
• 2.2 Describe the role of an Independent Mental Health Advocate
• 2.3 Describe the role of an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate
• 2.4 Explain own role in relation to the provision of advocacy services

3 Understand when and how to use advocacy services

• 3.1 Explain when advocacy services must be used
• 3.2 Explain when advocacy services may be used
• 3.3 Explain how to access advocacy services