Independent Mental Health Advocacy service (IMHA)

Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC) is a specialist advocacy provider currently delivering independent advocacy services in much of South Wales.

ASC provides a statutory independent mental health advocacy (IMHA) service to qualifying patients. We provide information on patient’s rights 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 you to understand what choices you have and get information you need.

As an IMHA, we will help you to have your say about decisions that affect you and will help to make sure that you are listened to and that your rights are respected.