Subject - Rethink Manchester Advocacy Service

Posted : (Tuesday 19th September 2006 ) By - Jane (Registered User)A new advocacy service in Manchester are keen to make contact with relevant agencies and individuals who may find their services of benefit. Below is a list of some of the services they provide to clients.

If you would like someone to accompany you to meetings such as:

Ward rounds
MHRT and managers hearings
CPA and discharge meetings
Speak to staff on your behalf and express your views, concerns and wishes

Rethink Manchester Advocacy covers the following areas/wards

North Manchester General Hospital
Manchester Royal Infirmary
Wythenshawe hospital
Monet Lodge

They aim to promote self-advocacy, helping you to speak for yourself. Advocates are confidential and impartial support. They are committed to anti-oppressive practice.

About the advocacy Service

The advocacy service is a service based within Rethink, an organisation with over 30 years experience in caring for people with mental health needs. Staff are available to support, help and guide you through the mental health system. The service is available to patients at North Manchester General Hospital, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Wythenshawe Hospital and Monet Lodge. The aim of the service is to provide you with information and help people to make informed choices about any aspects of your care whilst attending hospital, and enable you to speak up if you are dissatisfied with the service you are receiving. An advocate will work alongside you and on your behalf should you wish to raise an issue or express your views. You will have the opportunity with their help to have a say in the planning and delivery of services in the future.

Further information
Should you wish to discuss their services further, please contact the Manchester office on 0161 245 3268 and speak to one of the advocacy officers.