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Advocate

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CQC Glossary of terms used in the guidance for providers and managers

Care Quality Commission

The action of an advocate, or the services provided by one or more advocates on behalf of another person. It involves taking action to help people to say what they want, securing their rights, representing their interests and obtaining the services they need. Advocacy is most effective when carried out by a person who is independent of the services being provided.

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