Advocacy services

Access to advocacy services

Advocates and refugee community organisations can increase health awareness. An advocate might help an asylum seeker or refugee to access the information he/she needs or go with him/her to meetings or interviews in a supportive role. He/she may want his/her advocate to write letters on his/her behalf, or speak for him/her in situations where he/she does not feel able to speak for him/herself. Local authorities fund advocacy services in their area. To find an advocacy service, contact your local council.

Faq Items

Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)

NHS Independent Complaints Advocacy

Mary Seacole House