SWAN Independent Advocacy
Free statutory advocacy for eligible people under care, mental-capacity and mental-health legislation.
You deserve to be heard, especially when decisions about care feel complicated or hard to manage alone.
About this service
SWAN Independent Advocacy provides free statutory advocacy for eligible people covered by care, mental-capacity, and mental-health legislation. The service helps people understand their rights, have their voice heard, and take part in important decisions about their care and support. Independent advocacy can be especially valuable during times of uncertainty, helping people feel listened to and better supported when complex systems or formal processes are involved.
How they can help you
They help by standing alongside people, explaining rights, and making sure views, wishes, and concerns are heard in care-related decisions.
What to expect
Expect independent support focused on your rights, your voice, and helping you understand decisions that affect your care or wellbeing.
Who it's for
Eligible people on the Isle of Wight who are entitled to statutory advocacy under relevant legislation.
Getting support
- How support is available
- Online and in person
- Referral requirements
- You can contact this service directly without a referral.
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Report a Problem With This Listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report will go into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.