Lamp has and always will be a champion for mental health. We are an independent mental health charity founded in 1989. Our service is independent, confidential, trusted and non-judgemental. We provide free community mental health advocacy for people living in Leicester, and Carers Advocacy for people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Lamp provides independent advocacy that helps people with mental health issues and their carers, which can be found outlined in the Advocacy Charter. Working on developing their confidence to speak out, so their voices are heard, enables individuals to make a real difference in the quality of the support and care they receive.
In reducing the sense of isolation that many feel and promoting resilience, this results in fewer people in crisis. Greater understanding and awareness also brings families together and helps to build stronger communities.
We provide information and support, as well as organise and attend community events, to help challenge stigma, increase awareness and help those whose lives are affected by mental health
Our aim is for our users to feel valued, listened to and more able to cope, and to be able to access the services to support their needs through:
