Lewisham

London > Lewisham

We offer the following services in Lewisham:

• Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)
• Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) including Relevant Person’s Paid Representative (RPPR)
• Independent Advocacy under the Care Act (ICAA)
• Community Mental Health Advocacy (CMHA) - for Lewisham residents aged 18 and over who may need advocacy support across a range of issues, and who have a diagnosed mental health issue or are known to Lewisham NHS, or Lewisham Community Mental Health Teams

How do I get support from an advocate?

To make a referral to the advocacy services in Lewisham, you can download the forms below:

• Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) referral form
• Community Advocacy referral form
• Care Act referral form
• Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) referral form

If you are not sure whether you can get an advocate, or for more information, advice and support in your area, you can contact us on 0300 456 2370 or email [email protected] 

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