Mental Capacity Advocacy

Mental Capacity Advocacy involves supporting individuals who may have difficulty understanding or making decisions for themselves due to mental or cognitive challenges. An advocate helps ensure their rights are respected, their preferences are listened to, and they receive appropriate guidance. This support is aimed at empowering individuals to participate in decisions about their health, care, and welfare, while respecting their autonomy. Advocates act as a neutral voice, ensuring that decisions made on their behalf are in their best interests and aligned with their wishes, especially when they lack the capacity to make those decisions independently.