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Independent Advocacy An integrated approach to service provision. Sam Wilson NHS Kernow Contract Lead - Mental Health & Learning Disabilities

Current Independent Advocacy provision within Adult’s Health and Social Care, across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.  A small market providing a range of independent advocacy services.  High levels of demand leading to capacity issues.  Limited numbers of trained advocates able to meet all statutory duties.

Statutory Duties Care Act  Level 3 National Qualification Mental Health Act  Independent Mental Health Advocate  Independent Mental Capacity Advocate  Independent Mental Capacity Advocate Deprivation of Liberty  Paid Representatives

Integrated Project Group strategic approach  Joint service provision and funding agreements  User-friendly services  Community hubs  Utilising information technology

Proposed Service Design  Working with skilled volunteer advocates.  Create a career pathway through the proposed tender Lots . Low Medium High Lot 1 Lot 2 Lot 3 1 Provider Max 3 Providers 1 Provider

All Stakeholders actively involved in design.  Internet page http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/haveyoursay  Public engagement group  Provider engagement group advocacycornwallfeedback@cornwall.gov.uk  Local community meetings

How to get involved.  You can contact the project group either with questions or suggestions by emailing: advocacycornwallfeedback@cornwall.gov.uk  OR by post to: Advocacy engagement, NHS Kernow, Sedgemoor Centre, Priory Road, St Austell PL25 5AS, correspondence should be marked for the attention of Louise Moore.