Assert

Assert provides advocacy support to people experiencing mental health difficulties within South West Kent.

Advocates are completely independent of the NHS and Social Services. They are there to help the person express their own point of view and their work is directed solely by the client. The service is free and confidential.

Through Assert, advocacy can help you with

Getting the correct information or advice
Being able to question professionals and give your opinion at meetings
Applying for support workers, benefits, housing, etc or dealing with debt

Assert's own advocates work both in the community and on the acute ward at Priority House. You can contact them yourself or get a friend, carer, ward staff or support worker to do it for you, but they will always ask you for your permission before taking any action.

Telephone 01892 554722

If you have been sectioned in hospital or under guardianship you have a right to an Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA). Ask ward staff or your Care Manager to contact us.

To download our Assert leaflet please click here.