Powys Advocacy Network
The Powys Advocacy Network (PAN) was created to bring advocacy organisations together, fostering stronger collaboration and shared learning. It connects groups whose core focus is advocacy, as well as those offering advocacy alongside other services.
Network members share updates, advice, and information about advocacy across Powys, supporting people of all ages.
The network is open to any third-sector organisation based in or operating within Powys who provide advocacy services, including mental health advocacy, children’s advocacy, adults and older adults advocacy. Organisations offering advocacy services for people living with learning disabilities and dementia, and unpaid carers are also included.

Mapping Advocacy Services in Powys - an example of PAN’s work
The network created an Advocacy Map for Powys, designed to help professionals guide service users to the right support.
Terms of Reference
Minutes and Papers
You can read the notes/minutes from the previous meetings here
Useful links
Safeguarding information from the Social Care Wales website- https://socialcare.wales/hub/statutory-guidance
Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2019/18/contents/enacted
Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 Part 10 Code of Practice (Advocacy)- https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2019-12/social-services-and--well-being-wales-act-2014-part-10-code-of-practice-advocacy.pdf
Carers UK- "Being Heard: a self-advocacy guide for carers" https://www.carersuk.org/wales/help-and-advice/self-advocacy-toolkit-wales#:~:text=The%20Carers%20Self%2DAdvocacy%20Toolkit,situation%20for%20carers%20in%20Wales.