Eligibility Criteria Check List
The Local Authority must arrange an independent advocate to facilitate the involvement of a person in their assessments, preparation and review of their care and support plans and through safeguarding adult enquires and reviews under the Care Act 2014 if they consider that:
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The person would experience substantial difficulty in understanding the processes or in communicating their views, wishes or feelings and;
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There is no willing and able individual to help them.
The Care Act defines four areas where substantial difficulty might be found:
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Understanding relevant information
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Retaining that information
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Using or weighing that information as part of engaging -
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Communicating their views, wishes and feelings
People can experience substantial difficulty without having a cognitive impairment.
Age: Gaddum Advocacy accepts referrals for individuals that are 18 years old and over, with the exception of individuals 15+ that are transitioning from Children’s Services to Adult Services.
Location: Individuals must be a permanent or temporary resident of Manchester at the time of the referral.
Referrals: In line with the Care Act 2014, referrals will only be accepted from the Local Authority or NHS
Please see our guidance notes.