Advocacy in Powys

The CHCs or Community Health Councils in Powys are an organisation funded by the NHS and the Welsh Assembly. They are there to protect the rights of people when dealing with the NHS ( National Health Service in the UK). They offer a number of FREE services to help the public at large such as

The Independent Mental Capacity Advocate service or IMCA

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 in 2007 introduces the new statuatory role of the Independent Mental Capacity Advocate ( IMCA ) to support people who lack capacity to make certain decisions. Independent Mental Capacity Advocates are vetted, trained and comply with the National Code of Practice.

Advocacy

The services offered are free and independent of any NHS or Local Authority direction. They support individuals or a group to express themselves working only to the individual patient,s direction. They represent their views. They believe in equality, social inclusion and social justice - Specifically, they are able to help people often disadvantaged.

How the CHC can help with an NHS complaint

The Community Health Council is there to help you. Part of the CHCs job is to make sure patients get a fair deal from the NHS. This includes Hospitals, Community Health Services, GPs, Dentists, Opticians and Pharmacists. Most people are very satisfied with the service they receive, but sometimes they are unhappy and may want to comment or even complain.

For more details you can see [http://www.advocacy-in-powys.org.uk/ Community Health Councils in Powys ]