IMCA resource - information for IMCAs
Good practice guides
SCIE has developed in partnership with other organisation the following good practice guides:
- Guide 32: Practice guidance on the involvement of Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCAs) in safeguarding adults
- Guide 31: Good practice guidance for the commissioning and monitoring of Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA) services
- SCIE Guide 39: IMCA involvement in accommodation decisions and care reviews
Action for Advocacy has produced two practice guides:
- Action for Advocacy IMCA instruction: best practice guidance (PDF file)
- Action for Advocacy IMCA report writing: best practice guidance (PDF file)
Qualifications in independent advocacy
Find out about getting qualified as an IMCA and who is providing training.
