Advocacy

What to do if you’re worried that someone is having a mental health crisis or emergency, and they won’t agree to get help.

Where to get urgent help if you’re experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, you're in a life threatening situation, or you're worried about your mental health.

Keeping people safe in a hospital or care home, can sometimes involve them being restricted or restrained. This is known as being deprived of your liberty.

When you plan your care and support for now or the future, it may help to speak to a qualified Independent Financial Adviser.

Some people can't make decisions for themselves, this is known as lacking mental capacity. We can help if you can’t make decisions for yourself, or you have to make decisions for someone else.

Where to get support if you have a learning disability.

How to get personal alarms and home sensors, and how to protect yourself from dangers like fire and fraud.

If you're worried about your memory, get help from the NHS and other organisations across the city.

What to think about before you consider a care home, and the types of care homes there are. Sometimes care homes are known as nursing, residential, rest or retirement homes.

If you're experiencing abuse or neglect, or you're worried about someone else, tell us. This is often referred to as a safeguarding concern and we can help.