Vincent, Devrim, Diana and David are AdvoCard Mental Health Act Advocacy Workers.
We are
independent from the local authority (social work), the health board
(psychiatric services) and the Scottish Government
(tribunals).
We can
advocate for you regarding the Mental Health Act if you:
- have mental health issues and;
- live in the community in Edinburgh
and
- face compulsory care and treatment
under the Act (being detained or forced to take treatment by law) or;
- want to use the safeguards within
the Act (rules and services to protect you in law and practice).
Individuals
can access Advocacy Workers for issues such as:
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