Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy – advice for all
Some people who lack capacity need an advocate to represent their rights and defend what is in their best interests. These advocates are called Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCAs).
People who need decisions making for them about moving home, going into hospital, having treatment or being deprived of their liberty in order to receive the care they need might be eligible for an IMCA. Usually it is the professional involved with a person who refers them to the IMCA service.
In Manchester the IMCA service is provided by the Manchester Advocacy Hub – for more information about the Hub visit their website www.manchesteradvocacyhub.co.uk
Further Help
The Gaddum Centre provides a range of advocacy services  – contact them on tele: 0161 834 6069 or email info@gaddumcentre.co.uk to see if they can help or provide a service to you or visit their website www.gaddumcentre.co.uk for more information.
The Gaddum Centre also has specialist advocacy workers who can support with the following issues within the City of Manchester.
Carers’ Advocacy –Â Tele: 0161 214 3924 – or leave a message
- support for carers whose friends or family are using or about to use residential care
- help with issues such as knowing your rights, resolving issues, guiding you through a maze of services and systems.
Manchester’s Partnership for Older People Projects (POPP) – tele: 0161 214 3939 – or leave a message
- help for people over 50 who are living independently and are registered with a GP in the South of Manchester
- support with various issues such as housing; feeling isolated; benefits; accessing care services; safety; caring for others and health.
Older People’s Advice and Advocacy Service – tele: 0161 214 3939 – or leave a message
- advice for people over 60 and residing in any area of Manchester including those who are staying in care homes, hospitals or in a similar setting
- support with various issues such as housing; feeling isolated; benefits; accessing care services; safety; caring for others and health.
Safeguarding Advocacy
- This service supports vulnerable adults living in Manchester. An advocate will support the individual to ensure their rights are respected.
- The service is independent of the police, adult social care, the NHS and other service providers.
- All referrals need to be made by a professional.
All services are free and confidential and clients can request a home visit. For further information or general enquiries tele: 0161 834 3419 or email advocacy@gaddumcentre.co.uk
Get help to make a complaint about NHS Services
Do you have a complaint about the care you have received from the NHS?
Independent Complaints Advocacy can help you make this complaint, by providing a free, confidential and independent service designed to help you understand your rights and make your voice heard – find out more on the Manchester Advocacy Hub website www.manchesteradvocacyhub.co.uk
