About this service
We provide statutory advocacy for people in Kensington & Chelsea who are detained under the Mental Health Act (sometimes called being “sectioned”), or who are on certain kinds of treatment orders.
If that’s you then you have the legal right to an Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA). They can help you understand your rights, support you in meetings with professionals, and make sure your views are taken into account when decisions are made about your care and treatment.
You can find out more about what working with an IMHA might look like by reading Ali’s story.
Who is it for?
People in Kensington and Chelsea detained or treated under the Mental Health Act.
When is it available?
When you are in hospital under the Mental Health Act, on a Community Treatment Order, or under guardianship.
What does the advocate do?
Explains your rights, helps you understand treatment, attends meetings with you, and makes sure your views are heard.
How to access the service
Our advocates maintain a regular visible presence on the wards and patients can contact them directly. You can ask the hospital staff or your care team to contact us to arrange an advocate for you. Or you or a friend or family member can contact us directly using the form below.
Contact us
If you would like to find out more about this service or you want to apply for an advocate for yourself or someone you know then please fill in the form below or contact our referrals team.
Email: referrals@advocacyproject.org.uk
Call: 020 3960 9720
This form is form members of the public seeking an advocate. If you are a professional please use our Professional Referrals page instead.
Public service request form
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