The NICE Guidelines for advocacy services (published in November 2022) state that “Training for advocacy staff should include when and how to use non-instructed advocacy“.

The Non-Instructed Advocacy Practice course, provided by Handa Training and Development Ltd, is ideal for those who wish to know how non-instructed advocacy is defined and its differences from instructed advocacy.

The course will explain when to use this model and the distinct challenges associated with it. This course provides explanations as to how various approaches and methods can be used to support individuals who lack capacity.

This course is suitable to new and experienced advocates, and comprises videos, exercises, case study, and quizzes. Relevant supporting materials can also be downloaded to help complete the exercises and case study.

This course includes:

• What lacking capacity means
• Essential differences between instructed and  non-instructed advocacy
• Approaches to use
• Roles that use non-instructed advocacy
• Specific challenges or dilemmas posed by non-instructed advocacy
• What to record and when to seek help
• What guidance exists in legislation and codes of practice to point you in right direction

To buy this course and access it straightaway, please press the ‘Enrol’ button below. The cost of this course is £120 (+VAT) but we can offer discounts for group bookings. Please use the ‘contact us’ form for more details.