Guidance

Independent mental capacity advocates

People who lack mental capacity can be helped to express their views by an independent mental capacity advocate service.

• From: Office of the Public Guardian and Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 27 November 2007

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Making decisions: the Independent Mental Capacity Advocate service (OPG606)

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Details

Independent mental capacity advocate (IMCA) services support people who can’t make or understand decisions by stating their views and wishes or securing their rights.

This guidance explains:

• what advocacy is
• the role of an IMCA
• how the IMCA service works in practice
• who will benefit from the IMCA service
• how to make a referral to the IMCA service

Published 27 November 2007