Leicestershire Action For Mental Health Project

RCN 702057, Leicester

Lamp provide free independent mental health advocacy services for people seeking or using mental health services, & for carers of those experiencing mental distress. Lamp are by the side of people to help navigate through the mental system at a time of need and when someone is most vulnerable and confused. Lamp aim to explore options and put the person at the very center of their mental health recovery journey.

Lamp has and always will be a champion for mental health. We are an independent mental health charity founded in 1989. Our service is independent, confidential, trusted and non-judgemental. We provide free community mental health advocacy for people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland as well as Carers Advocacy for people in these areas. Our aim is for you to feel valued, listened to and more able to cope, and to be able to access the services to support your needs through:-

  • Finding the right information
  • Knowing your rights
  • Understanding mental health
  • Express your views
  • Supporting Carers

Our advocacy service seeks to ensure that people suffering with mental health issues in Leicester and Leicestershire are able to:

•Have their voice heard on issues that are important to them

•Protect and promote their rights

•Have their views and wishes genuinely considered when decisions are being made about their mental health treatment, care and support

Our Advocates work independently from any local authorities or health/social care professionals/teams, and so people accessing our services can be confident that our main focus is to keep the person at the very centre of their mental health journey.

At Lamp, our advocates are there to;

•Genuinely understand your concerns

•Explore your options with you

•Listen to you

•Be non-judgmental

•Provide you with information and guidance

•Support you to think about the best outcome for you and potential consequences. 

•Respect your decisions

•Help you to communicate your thoughts, needs and wishes, in a format that suits you. 

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