Can someone with learning disabilities ask a friend to complain to Local Authority and Ombudsman on her behalf if she lacks capacity?

Is it possible to be independently assessed if your capacity has been deemed to be in doubt when wanting a friend to make a complaint on your behalf? If so, by whom?

[Jofisher]

Get an independent advocate can’t you through Pohwer check them out and see if they can advise you or speak to the Mencap helpline they can advise you.

[Hidden in reply to Jofisher]

Thanks for that. Will do

[Sarah_Mencap]

Hello Hidden

Thanks for posting your question on here.

It would be great if you could contact our helpline as they are the experts in this sort of area. You can call them on 0808 808 1111 or [e-mail]. There is also more information about the helpline here - mencap.org.uk/advice-and-su...

Please let us know how you get on.

Sarah

[Skye_Bear Expert]

Hi menc,

My name is Lyndsey, I am a Contact & Assessment Team Advisor on The Mencap Learning Disability Helpline.

Here is some useful information but if you would still prefer to contact us then please do so on freephone: 0808 808 1111 or fill out one of our webforms on the link provided:-

mencap.org.uk/contact/conta...

Someone to speak up for you (advocate)

If you find it difficult to understand your care and support or find it hard speak up, there are people who can act as a spokesperson for you.

They make sure you're heard and are called advocates.

For example, they can help you:

Understand the care and support process

Talk about how you feel about your care

Make decisions

Challenge decisions about your care and support if you do not agree with them

Stand up for your rights

They can write letters for you and attend meetings with you.

Advocates will support you during:

Assessments

Care and support planning

Safeguarding and reviews

Advocates are independent of social services and the NHS.

Please the link below for full details.

nhs.uk/conditions/social-ca...

I hope this is some help to you.

Lyndsey M