"Independent Mental Health Advocacy"

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Posted by Emmrd63 (as a volunteer/advocate), 3 years ago

I wish I had the advocate from the beginning of my stay in the psychiatric ward.
It is very difficult to understand the laws and bureaucracy involved in psychiatric treatment and medication. The advocate helped me to understand the 'red tape' involved. It is wonderful to understand that there is someone 'on your side' and will speak for you if necessary. Also to understand the legal side of being sectioned under the Mental Health Act.

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Emma Mills

Advocacy Manager Swansea Bay,

Advocacy Support Cymru

Submitted on 20/01/2022 at 12:18

Published on Care Opinion at 12:18

Thank you for providing feedback on the advocacy support you received whilst in hospital.
It is great to hear that advocacy helped clarify the processes involved, which can be very confusing.
Best of luck for the future.

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