IMHA Service- Advocacy for Mental Health
Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA)
Referral Information and Form
The IMHA Service is a statutory advocacy service introduced by the Mental Health Act 2007, which aims to empower and safeguard people who are under compulsion under Mental Health legislation.
· Under the Mental Health Act 2007, the NHS or Local Authority have a responsibility to advise everyone under compulsion that they have the right to an advocate.
· The IMHA is independent of people involved in the patient’s care.
· It is the patient’s choice as to whether they want the support of an IMHA.
· Having the support of an IMHA does not prevent the patient also having legal representation or other advocacy services.
· The IMHA service is free of charge.
The IMHA role involves helping people obtain information and understand:
· The provisions of the legislation which they are subject to.
· The rights which other people have in relation to them under legislation.
· Any conditions or restrictions placed on them.
· What medical treatment is being given, proposed or is being considered.
· The authority under which the treatment would be given and the requirements that would apply.
· Their rights under the legislation and supporting people exercise their rights (which may include speaking on their behalf, representation or support accessing legal advice/representation).
Contact Details for IMHA Service – East Cheshire
Cheshire East Citizens Advice Bureau - North
Manager: Jacquie Grinham
Advocates: Jayne Brocklehurst, Will McKellar.
Advocacy for Mental Health, Springbank Centre, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3LS
Tel/Fax: 01625 663142
E-mail:
Client Group: Mental Health – 18-64yrs
Age UK Cheshire
Manager: Clare Dodds Contact: Kathryn Booth
Advocates: Ruth Pryce, Julie Bates
314 Chester Road, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 2AB
Tel: 01606 305004 (Direct Line) 01606 881660 (General Switchboard) Fax: 01606 881667
E-mail:
Client Group: Older People – 65yrs and over
Cheshire East Citizens Advice Bureau (South and Central Area)
Manager: Jill Hamilton-Smith Contact/Advocate: Adrian White
The Gables, Beam Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 4NF
Tel: 01270 303 005 Fax: 01270 629 079
E-mail:
Client Group: Mental Health – 18-64yrs
East Cheshire Advocacy.
Advocates: Hayley Carr, Dave Corp, Christine Abbott
81 Park Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 6TX
Tel: 01625 429922 Fax: 01625 462450
Email:
Client Group: Learning Disability – 14+
Independent Advocacy Cheshire.
Advocates: Hayley Carr, Dave Corp, Christine Abbott
Sension House, Denton Drive, Northwich CW9 7LU
Tel: 01606 42688 Fax: 01625 462450
Client Group: Learning Disability
E-mail:
CHESHIRE INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY SERVICES
Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) Referral Form
Forward the completed referral document to the appropriate advocacy service provider in your area.
Client Name:Telephone number:
Current Address:
Postcode:
Permanent Address:
Postcode:
Age and Date of Birth:
Gender:
Ethnicity:
Religion:
Does the client have any communication needs? e.g. BSL, needs interpreter
Responsible Clinician
Name/contact details
Consultant ( if different to
above) Name/contact details
Care Co-ordinator name/contact details
Referrer
Name:Designation (client, professional’s job title/role, nearest relative)
Organisation:
Contact address/tel no:
Please confirm that the patient qualifies for an IMHA service by ticking at least one of the boxes below: / ü
Detained under the following sections of Mental Health Act: –
S2
S3
S35
S36
S37
S38
S47
S48
-OR-
Subject to a community treatment order (S17A)
Subject to guardianship (S7 or S37)
S.57 treatment is being proposed
Conditionally discharged
Under 18 years and being considered for ECT or S 58A treatment
Date of admission to hospital:
Date of section:
Expiry date of section:
Signature of referrer:…………………………… Date: …………………………………...
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