{"id":4887,"date":"2019-10-21T13:37:34","date_gmt":"2019-10-21T13:37:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adapt-ne.org.uk\/?page_id=4887"},"modified":"2026-04-14T09:51:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T08:51:21","slug":"independent-mental-health-advocacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/adapt-ne.org.uk\/index.php\/independent-mental-health-advocacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Independent Mental Health Advocacy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Independent Mental Health Advocacy<\/h2>
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An Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) is a specialist mental health advocate. The changes to the Mental Health Act<\/a> meant that as of April 2009 there is a legal duty to provide IMHA advocates for eligible people.<\/p>\n

The IMHA is not there to replace existing advocacy, legal advice or support, but to work alongside them. This service is free and confidential.<\/p>\n

People will qualify for an IMHA if they are:<\/p>\n