All-Age Advocacy Hub and Right to Representation for Children Service

Medway Council invites tenders for an All-Age Advocacy Hub and Right to Representation for Children Service. The requirements are divided into 2 lots: Lot 1 - All-Age Advocacy Hub The service will deliver several functions including: A. Statutory Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) B. Statutory Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) C. Statutory Independent Advocacy under the Care Act (CA) D. Statutory Deprivation of Liberty Standards (DoLS) conducted by Relevant Person’s Representative (RPR) E. Independent NHS Complaints Advocacy. F. Developing community advocacy and self-advocacy /peer advocacy G. Coordinating the provision of advocacy service for people placed outside of Medway where Medway retains statutory responsibility for their provision. Lot 2 - Right to Representation for Children The service requirements for Lot 2 combine several elements listed below. The specification for each service includes the legal context, the aims and objectives, national standards, eligibility criteria, access referral process and expected outcomes: • Children’s advocacy • Independent Visitors • Appropriate Adults • Children in Care Council