Knowsley Advocacy Hub

Free, Independent Advocacy Support In Your Area


Are you struggling to have your voice heard when making important decisions about your health, care, or rights?

The Knowsley Advocacy Hub, provided by N-Compass, offers free, confidential, and independent advocacy support to help you understand your rights and speak up for what matters to you.

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Our Advocacy Services In Knowsley

We offer expert advocacy support tailored to your needs, including:

  • Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)
    Supporting individuals detained under the Mental Health Act to understand their rights and have a say in their treatment.
  • Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA)
    Supporting people who lack the capacity to make key decisions about their care, medical treatment, or accommodation and have no close family or friends to represent them. IMCAs ensure the person’s rights and views are in the persons best interest.
  • DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards)
    A legal framework under the Mental Capacity Act used to protect individuals in care homes or hospitals who lack capacity and under restrictions to keep them safe. It ensures that any deprivation of liberty is in the person’s best interests and properly authorised.
    The advocacy roles include 39a IMCA, 39D IMCA, 39C IMCA and Paid Relevant Person’s
  • Care Act Advocacy
    Helping individuals involved in social care assessments, planning, or safeguarding concerns to ensure their views are heard.
  • NHS Independent Health Complaints
    Supporting individuals to understand their rights and the process of making a complaint about the care or treatment provided by the NHS.
  • Parent Advocacy
    Supporting parents with learning disability whose child is undergoing child protection proceedings.
  • Non-statutory Issues-based Advocacy
    Providing independent support for issues relating to health and social care, housing, employment, education or leisure.

Not sure which type of advocacy you need? Contact us, and we’ll help you find the right support.


How To Access Advocacy Support

Getting support is simple. If you or someone you know needs advocacy support in Knowsley, we’re here to help. Contact us now to find out more or to make a referral.

Your local Advocacy Team

Our Knowsley advocacy team is made up of skilled, compassionate advocates dedicated to ensuring your voice is heard.

We work independently from health and social care services, so our only priority is you. We are commissioned by Knowsley Council, ensuring that our advocacy services are freely available to those who need them.


Get In Touch

We’re here to help. If you’d like to find out more about the support available to you, contact us today.

Download Referral Form

Our team will listen to your concerns and connect you with the right advocacy support.

Sophie’s Story: Finding Happiness And Independence

Sophie, 62, had lived with her parents her entire life. She had learning and physical disabilities and was paralysed on one side of her body. With her parents in their 90s, her mother in the late stages of dementia and her father struggling to care for them both, her brother had taken on the role of her primary caregiver. However, family tensions ran high, with disputes over her future and allegations of financial abuse.

After a short stay in respite care, Sophie became distressed upon returning home, making it clear she didn’t want to be there. She moved back into respite, and an N-Compass advocate was assigned to support her.

The advocate spent time building trust and learning how Sophie communicated. As their relationship developed, Sophie expressed an understanding of her family situation but shared that she enjoyed respite care. When the advocate introduced the idea of supported living, a setting similar to respite but offering more independence, Sophie was interested.

A suitable supported living placement was found, and Sophie made the move. She later told her advocate that she hadn’t felt this happy in years.

“It’s calm here. I feel safe and happy.”

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are struggling to have your voice heard in health or social care decisions, you may be eligible. Contact us to find out.

No. Our advocacy services are free of charge, as they are funded by Knowsley Council.

This depends on your situation, but we aim to provide support as quickly as possible.

We will match you with an experienced advocate who is best suited to support you.

Carers

We understand the challenges of caring and provide support to help you navigate the journey

Counselling

We provide therapeutic support, helping individuals overcome their difficulties

Wellbeing

We offer a range of services to help you take control of your health and well-being

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About Us

n-compass has dedicated over two decades to empowering individuals and communities

Our Impact

We measure success by the impact we have on individuals, communities, and our valued partners