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My Voice - IAJ Independent Advocacy Jersey ( 10.5.4.L3 )

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LOCAL INFORMATION

10.5.4.L3

 

Extent: Jersey
03 April 2019
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IAJ         Independent Advocacy Jersey

Providing in-patient & community mental health advocacy for the people of Jersey

WHO IS IT FOR?

This service provides specialist Independent Mental Health advocacy for

  • Anyone under assessment or treatment for a psychiatric illness
  • Patients detained in hospital
  • Anyone being treated under the Mental Health Law
  • Anyone who has their freedom restricted under the Mental Health law
  • Elderly patients being assessed or treated by the Mental Health Teams

Do you feel that…

  • Your views and wishes are not being heard?
  • You need support at meetings?
  • You don’t always understand what is being said to you or what your options are?
  • It’s difficult to express yourself and get the support you need?
  • You need help in accessing and understanding information?
  • You are worried about telling others that you have a mental illness?

WE CAN HELP!

What to expect: Our advocate

  • Is Independent and confidential
  • Listens and supports you in making informed decisions
  • Helps you understand your rights
  • Helps you get the information you need
  • Ensures your views and wishes are heard
  • Helps you give appropriate information to others

 

WHAT IS ADVOCACY?

The role of Advocacy is:

  • Giving people a stronger voice
  • Taking action to help you secure your rights
  • Representing your interests
  • Working in partnership with you
  • Obtaining the services you need

Consent: We act on your instruction and with your informed consent.

IAJ

 

WE CAN

  • Support you & help you to plan what you want to say at reviews with your psychiatrist
  • Help you find specialised legal advice
  • Help you appeal to the Mental Health Review Tribunal
  • Ensure your views are heard at meetings with other professionals such as Social Services etc.
  • Help you decide which services you need and support you in accessing these
  • Help you with writing letters
  • Help you with complaints
  • Help you discuss your situation with others and support you to resolve any difficulties
  • Help you challenge any discrimination you may be experiencing

 

The service is free, independent and confidential. Our role is to help you, and give you a voice, not to make decisions for you.

HOW TO CONTACT US

Independent Mental Health Advocacy

Website: https://myvoice.org.je

Telephone: 07797 716 447

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

How we work with other agencies:  IAJ work independently but alongside the team of professionals delivering your care. We visit the ward weekly – we only pass on information that you have given us permission to share. All data is processed, retained and disposed of in line with GDPR.

 

 

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ACCURACY: Although every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this information, Citizens Advice Jersey does not accept any liability for errors or omissions.

 

*We provide telephone advice on Freephone 0800 735 0249 or 724942 between 10am and 3pm, Monday to Friday.

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