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Independent specialist advocacy in England and Wales: recommendations for good practice evidence and examples

  • Launch date:
    26 June 2002
  • Creator/s:
    Department of Health
  • Audience:
    Health and social care professionals
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown
  • Gateway number:
    0000

This consultation report sets out what a specialist advocacy service might look like. It proposes a definition, model of service and core standards for the commissioning, management, staffing, practice, monitoring and reviewing of these services.

Contact Information

The closing date for replies to the consultation will be on 30 September

Comments should be sent to: 

  • Contact:
    Di Barnes
  • Address:
    Centre for Applied Social Studies
    University of Durham, Elvet Riverside 2
    New Elvet, Durham
    United Kingdom
    DH1 3JT
  • Email:

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