M/502/3146 define independent advocacy.

Purpose and principles of independent advocacy

Unit aim

This unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of what Independent Advocacy is and how to use the values and principles which underpin good practice. The unit focuses on the different models of advocacy, their history and why they exist.

Outcome 1 Understand independent advocacy.

1. define independent advocacy.

2. explain the limits to advocacy and boundaries to the service.

3. identify the different steps within the advocacy process.

4. distinguish when independent advocacy can and cannot help.

5. identify a range of services independent advocates commonly signpost to.

6. explain the difference between advocacy provided by independent advocates and other people..

Outcome 2 Explain principles and values underpinning Independent

Advocacy.

1. explain the key principles underpinning independent advocacy.

2. explain why the key principles are important..

Outcome 3 Describe the development of advocacy

1. explain the purpose of independent advocacy.

2. identify key milestones in the history of advocacy.

3. explain the wider policy context of advocacy.