This report from National Voices explores how the move to remote healthcare has affected people most at risk of exclusion, and recommends ways to promote inclusion in innovation. ow.ly/D3rD50ES8lB #NVFrontDoor

Are you an unpaid carer for someone who has a learning disability? Do you live in Hampshire? If so, the Hampshire Learning Disability Partnership Board would like to hear your views to help them make things better: ow.ly/bZs650ES94Z

#Advocacy helps people know their rights and get's their voices heard #FeedbackFriday

#VolunteersWeek is a time to recognise and thank our #volunteers. During an exceptionally difficult year, people from all walks of life around the UK have taken the time to volunteer with us, and made a huge difference to people and their communities.

Our #advocates visit people being detained in hospital to make them aware of their rights and ensure that their voices are heard when it comes to their hospital care and treatment

Do you work with people who are autistic and/or have learning disabilities? Our STOMP tips can help you prevent over-medication of the people you support. Download a copy of the guide here: ow.ly/HGtz50DyWLM

Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCAs) support people when they are assessed to lack capacity to make a best interest decision and they do not have family or friends appropriate to consult about the decision.

Our clients appreciate that our #advocates are independent and don't work for the NHS, Care Homes or the Local Authority #FeedbackFriday

We love to hear about how advocacy has empowered people! #FeedbackFriday Find out more about what advocates do: ow.ly/TzTx50F2gB5

Our advocates can help you to understand your options and decide what you want. They can tell medical staff what you want – and what you don’t want. They can also contact other organisations who can help you

"Thank you for the support you’ve given him, you’ve enabled him to make his choice about what he wants. I look forward to working with you again." - Silvia, social worker, who referred a client for advocacy

The heart of good advocacy is in finding out what's important to a person – and that includes understanding people’s cultural experiences and religious beliefs. VoiceAbility advocates share their take on what this looks like in practice: ow.ly/CrpH50F6fdB

What difference would it make if advocacy was offered automatically to everyone on a mental health ward? Emma explains, from her experience as a patient and as an independent mental health advocate: ow.ly/zZaS50F7qhz

An #advocate can help you have your say in decisions about any care and support you may need.

If you are not happy about your treatment or care you have received from the NHS, our #Advocates can support you to make a complaint.

Our Easy Read leaflet explains how an advocate can support you to: 👍 make choices about your care or treatment 👍 tell staff what you want 👍 know your rights Read the leaflet here: ow.ly/epEO50F9MDs #LDWeek2021 Mencap NHS Ability LDEngland Dimensions

Did you know that in some cases you can make an #NHSComplaint on behalf of someone else? Call us on 0300 303 1600 or email [email protected] for free information, or find out more on our website: ow.ly/xasr50FfYE7

Misconceptions held by health and social care professionals can often lead to health inequalities for patients. Find out how an advocate could help you get your views heard and rights respected in decisions about your care and support: ow.ly/KSfN50FijQv

It was decided that Lucy would find it very difficult to make her own decisions about her care and support needs, so Marie asked us to support Lucy to get her wishes and rights respected. Find out about our work: ow.ly/FZjc50Fp41U #FeedbackFriday

Are you passionate about supporting people to have their views heard and rights respected when it matters most? We're looking for advocates to join our lovely team here in #Northamptonshire. Apply by 4.30pm, Friday 3 September. ow.ly/fTBZ50FWjXE #CharityJobs