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An advocate is someone who supports you to communicate your needs, helps to explore options and gets things done for you.
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An appointee is given a legal right to act on your behalf when you become unable to manage your own affairs.
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The Mental Capacity Act 2005 protects people aged 16 and over who are unable to make decisions for themselves because of learning disabilities, mental health problems or illness.
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