Provision of Advocacy Services in Mental Health and Learning ...

LAGAN VALLEY - WARD 11
LAGAN VALLEY - WARD 12
ULSTER ACUTE UNIT
It is recommended that access to independent advocacy services is reviewed to
ensure that this is not wholly dependant on referral from staff.
It is recommended that the independent advocacy service should be available and
proactive on the ward on a more regular basis.
It is recommended that MindWise Advocacy Service is actively promoted on the
ward with patients who have a functional mental illness.
It is recommended that staff inform patients of the availability of advocacy services
at the point of admission and that this is documented in the patients‟ notes.
It is recommended that staff inform patients of the availability of advocacy services
at the point of admission and that this is documented in the patients‟ notes.
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