The Provision of Advocacy Services in Richmond and Wandsworth Borough Councils

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London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth Borough Councils seeking to procure Advocacy services through a range of models across both boroughs. These are to cover the following services:

•Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy

•Independent Mental Health Advocacy (this includes a small element of advocacy for Deaf patients at Springfield Hospital)

•Care Act Advocacy

•NHS Complaints Advocacy

•General Advocacy (Non statutory)