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State Hospital Advocate
When We Need You
From 29/09/2004 onwards
About Opportunity
Volunteers are required to provide an advocacy service for patients detained in the State Hospital, interviewing and supporting patients, obtaining information regarding patient rights and attending meetings.
Availability
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About Patients Advocacy Service
The Patients Advocacy Service works in a unique environment in Scotland with some of the most vulnerable people within the mental health system. We aim to provide information, support and representation to as many of the patients living in the state hospital as possible
Skills & Experience
Communication skills, non-judgemental, respect confidentiality of patients, be able to empower individuals and accept that there will be close support and supervision.
Travel Details
Lanarkshire State Hospital, 30 miles South East of Glasgow. Dumfries and Galloway area.
Requirements
Interview, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
A basic training course covering 6 modules (over 6 days), followed by ongoing training which includes a full security induction and a breakaway course (self-defence) as well as ongoing training
Work Type
Advocacy / Human Rights
Client Group
Health/Hospitals/hospices
Expenses Detail
Cost for travel and meals are reimbursed
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
4 hours per Week. Minimum Commitment: 6 Month
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
12-432
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
the hub
24-26 Friars Vennel
DG1 2RL
Contact: Volunteer Action Dumfries and Galloway
Tel: 01387 267311
Email: info@volunteeraction.co.uk
Website: http://www.volunteeractio...
