Other useful links
Listed below are some useful links to other information around Mental Health, both locally and nationally and your rights and entitlements 👇
Local strategies, agreements and partnerships
- Mental health and wellbeing strategy in Gloucestershire
- Mental health crisis concordat
- Gloucestershire’s Suicide Prevention Partnership
- Mental health and wellbeing partnership board
Legislation and your rights
- Mind - your rights when in hospital for mental illness
- The Mind guide to the Mental Health Act 1983 / Mental Health Act 1983
- Independent advocacy
- Code of practice: Mental Health Act 1983
Advocacy Services
Advocacy is empowering people to have a voice and making a real difference to their lives by speaking for them when they can't and supporting them to speak for themselves when they can.
Advocates can also provide information and signpost people to other helpful services.
If you are not sure whether you can get an advocate, or for more information, advice, and support in your area, you can contact us on 0300 0031162 or email glosadvocacy@pohwer.net.
POhWER is Commissioned by Gloucestershire County Council to provide Independent Mental Health Statutory Advocacy. POhWER work Independently from Gloucestershire County Council, and its services are Commissioned to ensure that Gloucestershire County Council meets its Statutory Duties under the following acts and guidance.
More information on our advocacy services can be found on our advocacy webpages.
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