Membership
The network is open to any third sector organisation based or operating in Powys who provide advocacy services including Mental Health Advocacy, Children’s Advocacy, Adults and Older Adults, including advocacy services for people living with Learning Disabilities, Unpaid Carers and Dementia.
To find out more contact PAVO on 01597 822191 or info@pavo.org.uk
Terms of Reference
Mapping Advocacy Services in Powys
This services map is currently being reviewed.
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.