Welcome to Libra Partnership

Providing Independent Advocacy across England and Wales

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Are you a professional?

If you work in health, social care, or the legal sector, and need to refer someone for Independent Advocacy or Litigation Friend services.

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Are you a member of the public?

If you need help understanding your rights or taking part in decisions and processes about your care or support, you may qualify for Independent Advocacy support.

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WHAT WE DO

Independent Advocacy

We support people to understand their rights, express their wishes, and participate in important decisions about their lives so that they feel understood, empowered and included.

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WHAT WE DO

Litigation Friend

With over 10 years of experience supporting protected parties through Civil Court, Family Court or Court of Protection proceedings, we are the perfect choice for Litigation Friend.

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WHAT WE DO

Training

We deliver regular and bespoke training to social work teams, local authorities and healthcare professionals to support and improve understanding of Independent Advocacy and relevant legislation.

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In Your Area

Libra Partnership works with individuals, local authorities, NHS organisations, and community partners across England and Wales to deliver specialised advocacy and training on a contracted and spot purchase basis.

Areas we cover include:

  • London
  • South East England 
  • East of England
  • West Midlands 
  • South West England
  • South Coast
  • Yorkshire

If your area isn’t listed here, please contact us to find out if we are able to provide support.

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“I wish everyone to be like my advocate who take her time and listened to me, explained everything until I understood, give me the opportunity to decide.”

“I would highly recommend my advocate to anybody… She is exceptionally well qualified and understanding of what is expected and needed to support her clients.”

“It’s absolutely brilliant this service is free and so easy to use. The NHS is a minefield and this made it so much easier to navigate.”

“Thank goodness for your advocacy service and my advocate, she has definitely made the difference! A lifesaver.”

“My advocate was always there to listen and guide me. Whenever we spoke via telephone or email I felt comfortable and heard. My opinion mattered and was used to put together further emails to the trust.”

“My advocate always listened to what I had to say and always had an answer to anything I asked her. It may not have been the answer I wanted but hers was always the right one.”

“I didn’t feel rushed or judged and fortunately for me, my advocate knew a fair bit about my condition and asked all the right questions.”

“My advocate never silenced or minimised my lived experience….With her support, I have been able to focus on my mental health and wellbeing.”

“Everything I expressed was listened to. When I needed clarification with things i didnt understand My advocate provided it. She is a warm, patient, and very hard working professional. “

“My Advocate acted on the points I raised and the complaints written were consistent with the challenges I had raised.”

“I wish everyone to be like my advocate who take her time and listened to me, explained everything until I understood, give me the opportunity to decide.”

“After 8 solid years I believed that I was heard as (my Advocate) was extremely professional, present and she understood me at each sentence that I said.”

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