Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC) is a specialist advocacy provider currently delivering independent advocacy services in South and West Wales.
We provide information on patient’s rights and empower and help them exercise those rights. We provide a voice for individuals so that their needs and preferences are given consideration in the planning of their medication treatment and care.
An Advocate will help patients to understand what choices they have and will get information they need.
ASC provides statutory advocacy to qualifying patients across South and West Wales
1. Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA)
Qualifying areas
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (UHB)
Cardiff & Vale UHB
Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB
Swansea Bay UHB
Hywel Dda UHB
2. Independent Mental Health Advocacy Service (IMHA) & Specialist Advocacy - People with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism (non-statutory)
Qualifying areas
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (UHB)
Cardiff & Vale UHB
Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB
Swansea Bay UHB
3. Community Mental Health Advocacy
Qualifying areas
Cardiff & Vale UHB
Swansea Bay UHB (plus Bridgend Authority area)
Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC) is a specialist advocacy provider currently delivering independent advocacy services in much of South Wales.
We provide information on patient’s rights and empower and help them exercise those...
