Anyone For Advocacy

World Mental Health Day 10^th October 2008

Highlight the range of advocacy services in Powys.

Present and get feedback on the Draft Advocacy Charter.

Participate in planning for the future.

This is a not to miss event for people who are involved in the delivery of services in either the statutory or voluntary sector. It will also be relevant to people who feel their voice has not been heard and who may wish to use advocacy services. People who may want to train as an advocate or who may have been called upon to be an advocate for a relative or friend will find this event of particular value.

We would emphasise that this is not a specific ‘mental health’ event as advocacy services within the Network also include advocates for people with learning or physical disabilities, advocates for children and families, and advocates for carers.

Draft Running Order

10.0        Welcome and Opening Remarks (Chair)

10.15       Powys Advocacy Network Charter

10.30       Aspirations for Powys Advocacy Network

10.45       Challenges in Formal Advocacy

11.15       Comfort Break

11.30       Citizen Advocacy – Beyond Befriending

12.0         Can Advocacy be Non-Instructed? – Debate

1.0           Lunch and Stalls

2.0           Issues in Issue Based Advocacy

2.30         Crisis Advocacy and Advance Directives

3.00         Group Advocacy and the Collective Voice

3.30         The Future of Advocacy in Powys - Panel Discussion