Key findings from OPAAL’s review of Local Authority website’s compliance with NICE Guidance NG227.
It is very difficult to find a reference to independent advocacy for older people on the majority of Local Authority websites.
It is highly unlikely that vulnerable older people, who may not know about advocacy, and in some instances may not have anyone in their life who can help them speak up about their needs and wants, will get the support they need to fully express themselves about decisions that directly affect the quality of their lives.
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