Uphold Advocacy

05/11/2026

When a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards authorisation is in place, the person still needs to be represented.

A Paid Representative maintains contact with the person, represents and supports them in matters relating to the authorisation, and can support them to challenge it through the Court of Protection.

Local Authorities and the NHS are able to spot purchase advocacy services from us, and we are currently supporting people throughout England and Wales.

This is general information, not legal advice.

To discuss the support you need or to make a referral, call 01432 345 748 or visit upholdadvocacy.co.uk/contact

04/11/2026

In some circumstances, parents may need additional support to participate effectively in family court proceedings.

Uphold Advocacy can provide Lay Advocacy where appropriate, subject to the circumstances of the individual case and any requirements or directions of the court.

This is distinct from legal representation. A Lay Advocate does not replace the parent's solicitor or provide legal advice.

To discuss the support you need or to make a referral, call 01432 345 748 or visit upholdadvocacy.co.uk/contact

28/10/2026

Independent Parent Advocacy offers dedicated support for parents who are involved with Children's Services, especially where processes feel complex or overwhelming.

Our advocates help parents understand what is happening, prepare for important meetings, communicate their views and participate confidently in decisions affecting their family, including during family court proceedings.

To discuss the support you need or to make a referral, call 01432 345 748 or visit upholdadvocacy.co.uk/contact

27/10/2026

For more than a decade, the answer was shaped by Cheshire West and the "acid test": was the person under continuous supervision and control, and not free to leave?

In June 2026, the Supreme Court reconsidered the meaning of deprivation of liberty in AGNI.

Receiving substantial care does not automatically mean someone is deprived of their liberty. Equally, calling something "care" doesn't stop restrictions amounting to a deprivation of liberty.

The question is what is actually happening in that person's life. The type, effect, manner of implementation and duration of the measures all matter, alongside their degree and intensity and the context.

This is general information, not legal advice.

To discuss the support you need or to make a referral, call 01432 345 748 or visit upholdadvocacy.co.uk/contact

22/10/2026

Our Independent Parent Advocacy service operates through professional referral.

Referrals can be made by professionals and organisations working with parents and families, including Local Authorities, Social Workers, Independent Social Workers, Solicitors and legal professionals.

We can provide advocacy by telephone, remotely and face-to-face, depending on the needs of the parent and the circumstances of the case.

To discuss the support you need or to make a referral, call 01432 345 748 or visit upholdadvocacy.co.uk/contact

21/10/2026

21/10/2026

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To discuss the support you need or to make a referral, call 01432 345 748 or visit upholdadvocacy.co.uk/contact

14/10/2026

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It's support from someone who isn't legally qualified but who helps a person express their wishes, understand their options and be properly heard. For parents, that often means support through Child in Need and Child Protection meetings, Family Group Conferences and, where appropriate, family court proceedings.

It works alongside a solicitor, not in place of one.

Our latest blog explains how it fits alongside parent advocacy: https://www.upholdadvocacy.co.uk/parent-and-lay-advocacy-what-support-looks-like-when-children-s-services-get-involved