New Advocacy Service in Manchester

A new advocacy service is due to start in Manchester soon. Rethink, who will be running the service, are keen to make contact with relevant agencies and individuals who may find their services of benefit. Below is a list of some of the services they will provide.

If you would like someone to accompany you to meetings such as :

• Ward rounds
• Mental Health Review Tribunals and managers hearings
• Care Programme Approach and discharge meetings
• Speak to staff on your behalf and express your views, concerns and wishes

Rethink Manchester Advocacy covers the following areas/wards:

• North Manchester General Hospital
• Manchester Royal Infirmary
• Wythenshawe hospital
• Monet Lodge

We aim to promote self-advocacy, helping you to speak for yourself. Advocates are confidential and impartial support. We are committed to anti-oppressive practice.

About the advocacy service

The advocacy service is a service based within Rethink, an organisation with over 30 years experience in caring for people with mental health needs. Staff are available to support, help and guide you through the mental health system. The service is available to patients at North Manchester General Hospital, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Wythenshawe Hospital and Monet Lodge. The aim of the service is to provide you with information and help people to make informed choices about any aspects of your care whilst attending hospital, and enable you to speak up if you are dissatisfied with the service you are receiving. An advocate will work alongside you and on your behalf should you wish to raise an issue or express your views. You will have the opportunity with our help to have a say in the planning and delivery of services in the future.

If you would like to discuss Rethink's services further, please contact their Manchester office on 0161-245 3268 and speak to one of their advocacy officers.

Rethink Manchester Mental Health, Advocacy Service, EMF House, 12 Charlotte Street, Manchester, M1 4FL
 

PLEASE NOTE: the service is not operational yet, but is expected to be launched in the next 6 months.