Independent Adult Advocacy Service

The provision of independent advocacy for adults at risk is crucially important in promoting their independence,involvement and interests and in supporting them in making choices, taking decisions, securing rights andacting in their own interests, as well as contributing to the life of the community and being fully engaged insociety. 2 / 4 For people who lack capacity in specific situations, access to specialist advocacy can empower and protectIndividuals in decision making processes. This Service Specification and accompanying performance management framework set out the requirements,outcomes and standards that the Council expects the Provider to comply with in the delivery of the following which the Provider will provide for and on behalf of the Council: i. Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy ii. Relevant Persons Representative iii. Litigation Friend iv. Independent Mental Health Advocacy v. Care Act 2014