Advocacy promotes social inclusion, equality and social justice.
Advocacy
Advocacy is defined as taking action to help people say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests and obtain services they need. Advocates and advocacy providers work in partnership with the people they support and take their side.
Non-instructed advocacy takes place when a person lacks the capacity to instruct an advocate.
The non-instructed advocate seeks to uphold the person’s rights; ensure fair and equal treatment and access to services; and make certain that decisions are taken with due consideration for all relevant factors which must include the person’s unique preferences and perspectives.
