Independent Advocacy - Integrated Project Partners:NHS Kernow, Adult Social Care, Isles of Scilly, Customer and Communities.

What is Cornwall’s and the Isle of Scilly definition of independent advocacy? “Although many advocacy services are commissioned by public authorities they are required to function independently. Independent advocacy promotes the exploration of options and choices with vulnerable children, young people and adults by assisting them to understand the information that is available to them. It empowers those people to make sure that their views and wishes are heard and that they are treated fairly and equally. Indep...