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Advice & Advocacy - Patients Advocacy Support
When We Need You
From 03/09/2003 to
About Opportunity
Volunteers are entirely indepedent from the State Hospital and the volunteers assist the service in providing information, support and representation to as many patients living in the State Hospital. This is a unique opportunity working with some of the most vulnerable people within the mental health system. Training once a year FEBRUARY
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About Patients Advocacy Service
The Parents Advocacy Service aims to provide information, support and representation to as many patients living in the state hospital. The Patients Advocacy Service works in a unique enviroment in Scotland with some of the most vulnerable people within the mental health system
Skills & Experience
Good skills in communicating with suffers of mental health issues would be very useful for this opportunity, as well as being sympathetic towards the needs of those who suffer from a mental health difficulty. Full ongoing support are provided
Travel Details
Opportunity takes place within Carstairs Hospital in Lanark
Restrictions
No other restrictions specified
Requirements
Induction/Training, Interview, Police Check, References, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
Full and ongoing training and support are provided for the volunteers
Work Type
Advocacy / Human Rights
Client Group
Mental health
Expenses Detail
Information not supplied
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
6 hours per Week. Minimum Commitment: 1 Month
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
10
Reference Code
50-449
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
84 Main Street
ML2 7AB
Contact: Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire
Tel: 01698 358866
Email: dutyofficer@vanl.co.uk
Website: http://www.voluntaryactio...
