Providing Independent Advocacy for the People of Powys

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This service is managed by the Community Health Councils (CHCs) of Powys and is based from offices in Newtown and Brecon. The CHC is Independent of the NHS and exists to help, support and represent patients and the public to the NHS.

Our role and how we can help and what you can expect

The services we offer are free and independent of any NHS or Local Authority direction. We support individuals or a group to express themselves working only to the individual patients direction. Find out more ...

The NHS Complaint Advocacy Service and how the CHC can help

Part of the CHC's role 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.Find out more ...

Advocacy for Adult users of the Mental Health Services

Advocacy in Powys provides a free, confidential and independent advocacy service for people with mental health dificulties. Find out more ...

Advocacy for Older People using NHS or social services

Montgomery CHC can help when Older people deal with the NHS The service at present is mainly based with short term involvement. The Advocates' role is not to advise but to explore options and provide information and support, including awareness of client's rights. The service is not specifically for clients with dementia and provides general advocacy also. Find out more ...

The Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy Service (IMCA)

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 in 2007 introduces the new statutory role of the Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) to support people who lack capacity to make certain decisions. IMCAs are vetted, nationally trained and comply with a code of Practice. Find out more ... Should I refer a client to an IMCA? View our flowchart

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