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Advocacy & healthcare support
If you find it difficult to understand your care and support or find it hard speak up, there are people who can help or act as a spokesperson for you.
Advocates can help you understand the care and support process, talk about how you feel about your care, make decisions, challenge decisions about your care and support if you do not agree with them and stand up for your rights. They can write letters for you and attend meetings with you.
Advocates will support you during assessments, care and support planning, safeguarding and reviews and are independent of social services and the NHS. A paid carer cannot act as an advocate for you.
How your council can help
Your council will provide an advocate if you do not have family or friends to help and you have difficulty:
• understanding and remembering information
• communicating your views
• understanding the pros and cons of different options
Contact social services at your Gloucestershire County Council and ask about advocacy services, or click here
Alternatively, take a look at the following support service options:
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Ask for help if you need it
It can be hard to know where to turn when we’re struggling with our mental health but support is available, from NHS and council-commissioned services to local and national charities. Many services are free, confidential, and you can access them yourself without a referral from a professional.
Support for carers
Find out what support is available to you.
Support for children, young people and families
There is a wide range of support for children, young people and families in the county.
Support for older age groups
More information about additional support that is available for older people locally and nationally.
Support for ethnic minorities
Find out more about some of the support that is available
Support for LGBTQ+ communities
Getting help with issues you're struggling to deal with on your own is one of the most important things you can do
Support for veterans
If you think you or your partner may be experiencing mental health difficulties, you can get expert help
Your health and wellbeing
The past year has been a particularly challenging time for everyone but whatever you’re worried about, please reach out for support – help is available
Contact us
If you can’t find what you are looking for, please get in touch to let us know what mental health support information would be useful to you at this time
