Powys Advocacy Network was launched with the aim of promoting closer collaboration across organisations whose primary purpose is the delivery of an advocacy service or who provide a range of services including advocacy. Network members provide information, advice and updates on what is happening in Advocacy across Powys, across all ages.
The network is open to any third sector organisation based or operating in Powys who provides 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
You can read the notes/minutes from the previous meetings here
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.
