A Guide for Advocates (England and Wales)
A very practical tool for both professional advocates and family carers advocating on behalf of their family member. This resource aims to provide a practical tool for advocates in supporting a person with behaviour described as challenging, to enable them to exercise their rights to the same life opportunities as everyone else.
“An exceptionally useful resource bringing together a wide range of important information in a very clear way...”
“The CBF has done an excellent job in compressing the relevant information into such an accessible document….”
“first class, easy to read, and – I think – essential not only for advocates but for family/ carers/ staff …. ”
“I hope all advocates of people with challenging behaviour get hold of a copy, not just the paid ones”
This resource is free to family/ unpaid carers in the UK and costs £16 for professionals and registered charities. If you are a family carer and wish to order this advocacy guide please contact us directly; professionals and registered charities can order online. Anyone can order this resource using the resource order form.
The 'Advocacy Guide' contains the following sections:
Section 1: Start with the Person
Section 2: What is Challenging Behaviour?
Section 3: Understanding Challenging Behaviour
Section 4: Supporting Behaviour Change
Section 5: What are the Issues?
- Medication
- Restraint (direct physical contact, barriers and seclusion, materials or equipment)
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding
- Mental Health
- Sectioning under the Mental Health Act
- Alleged Offending
- Safeguarding
Section 6: Services and Support
Section 7: A Suggested Approach
Section 8: Checklist
Section 9: Case Studies