Family carers told us that they wanted clear information about:
- the different types of advocacy available to their relative
- when their relative’s entitlement was statutory (the law)
- what an advocate can and cannot do and the standard they should work to
- how they can be sure that the advocate representing their relative is independent
- when they could represent their relative as a family carer advocate
This has been included in this section.
(Please also read the Human Rights Act and Equality Act section. Professional Independent Advocates will always adopt a ‘rights based’ approach when representing your relative.)