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Scoping review of the research and evidence base relating to advocacy services and older people's entry into care homes in England

The purpose of this review is to scope the literature on advocacy in relation to the decision to enter a care home on a long-term or permanent basis. The review seeks to inform planned work on the development of independent advocacy services being considered as part of the Independent Living Review by the Office for Disability Issues.

This is an independent report commissioned by the Department of Health. The views expressed are not necessarily those of the Department.

• Download scoping review (PDF, 350K)
• Download list of activity / contacts in advocacy for older people (PDF, 157K)