An advocate may also be required in cases where Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLs) are applied. An IMCA must be instructed:
All Health Boards in Wales provide an IMCA service for qualifying patients in their area. ASC provides this service in Aneurin Bevan UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB and Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB.
To find out who provides the IMCA service in the other Health Board areas of Wales, go to our Other Contacts page.
IMCA referrals can only be made by the relevant decision maker or a person authorised to make the referral on their behalf. If you are not sure of eligibility, please contact 029 2054 0444.
You can download the form by clicking on the link below. Please complete this form and return it to us by fax on 029 2073 5620 or by email info@ascymru.org.uk
IMCA Referral Form