Reference no: EM132351947

Providing Independent Advocacy Support

Learning outcomes

1 Establish safe boundaries to maintain the advocacy relationship

1.1 Explain the advocacy role to a range of people receiving advocacy support

1.2 Conduct an introductory meeting which establishes key principles of independent advocacy

1.3 Identify a range of issues that can impact on the relationship

1.4 Identify limitations to the independent advocacy role

2 Establish the advocacy relationship

2.1 Explain the potential benefits of advocacy to the individual

2.2 Explain and establish a range of boundaries

2.3 Establish if advocacy support is appropriate

2.4 Establish the individual’s requirements

2.5 Explain the complaints procedure of the advocacy service

3 Assist the individual receiving advocacy support
to explore and make choices

3.1 Support access to information to enable the individual to make an informed choice

3.2 Support the individual to explore possible consequences of making a particular choice

3.3 Distinguish between the advocate’s view and the choice made by the individual

3.4 Support the individual to make choices including decisions that may be considered unwise

3.5 Using principles of independent advocacy, respond to individuals who choose to take risks

4 Construct an action plan

4.1 Support an individual to prioritise his/her goals

4.2 Agree a course of action with the individual receiving advocacy support

4.3 Identify key individuals who will be involved in achieving the plan

4.4 Provide ongoing feedback to the individual

4.5 Review the action plan

4.6 Identify who to seek advice from when the action plan is threatened

5 Support the individual receiving advocacy support to self-advocate

5.1 Summarise the benefits of self-advocacy

5.2 Use a range of techniques to support an individual to self-advocate

5.3 Take actions to help individuals achieve their goals

6 Act on the instruction of the person receiving advocacy support

6.1 Identify the wishes and feelings of an individual receiving advocacy support

6.2 Agree a preferred course of action

6.3 Provide feedback on action taken to the individual

7 Review and end the advocacy relationship

7.1 Support the individual to assess the outcomes of the advocacy relationship

7.2 Support the individual to establish if further assistance is needed

7.3 Decide when and how to end the advocacy relationship