Cardiff Council Social Services and the Vale of Glamorgan Council Social Services Departments are commissioning Independent Professional Advocacy services across the region to:
Adopt a systemic co-productive approach with all stakeholders across the region.
Form purposeful, collaborative relationships between local authorities, health boards, Providers and the people who use the services.
Share common understanding of what advocacy is and the specific role of Independent Professional Advocacy (IPA).
Share a common agreement about when Independent Professional Advocacy is appropriate and always considering its accessibility and application alongside other forms of advocacy.