Cumberland Advocacy Page

How we help in Cumberland

Our Cumberland Advocacy Hub provides information and support, guiding you to the services you need.

Our Cumberland Advocacy Services

The NHS doesn't always get things right and it can be challenging for people to raise concerns and complaints. We can help.

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Care Act Advocacy

Supporting people to be involved in all decisions about their care and support.

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Independent Mental Health Capacity Advocacy

If a person does not have family or friends appropriate to consult and lacks capacity, an IMCA can help.

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Independent Relevant Person's Representative

An Independent Relevant Person's Representative ensures that the rights of people who may lack capacity are upheld.

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Independent Mental Health Advocate

Independent Mental Health Advocates(IMHAs) support people to understand their rights under the Mental Health Act.

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Advocacy Digital Hub

Our Digital Hub provides immediate access to information and support, tailored to individual peoples needs.

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Commissioning Work

If advocacy is not covered under one of our existing contracts, we can be approached to work on a commissioned basis to provide 1:1 advocacy services.

This includes support for areas such as child protection, general advocacy, and 1:2 representation. Our team is experienced in delivering tailored advocacy services to meet individual needs, ensuring that voices are heard and rights are upheld. Please contact us to discuss specific requirements and arrangements.

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Meet our Cumberland Advocacy team

Meet the full team

Claire

Independent Advocate
Claire

Advocacy Hub Coordinator
Dakota

Advocacy Hub Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Take a look at the top asked questions...

If you think you or someone you know is being abused, or neglected it is important to tell someone you trust. This could be a friend, a teacher, a social worker, a doctor, a police officer or someone else that you trust. Ask them to help you report it and remember that you understand abuse or neglect is never your fault.

Supporting people when concerns about abuse or neglect are raised can be very difficult and worrying for everyone involved. It is important to remember that you must not ignore abuse or neglect. You must report it. If you are not sure what to do you can always seek advice.

IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT AN ADULT IN ALLERDALE, CARLISLE OR COPELAND CONTACT CUMBERLAND COUNCIL ON 0300 373 3732.

IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT AN ADULT IN BARROW, EDEN OR SOUTH LAKELAND CONTACT WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL ON 0300 373 3301.