Learning Outcomes This training workbook will give you a basic understanding of advocacy provision. The learner will work in a health, social care or education environment and requires an awareness of how advocacy can help service users. They will learn about what advocacy is and why it is important, the different types of advocacy and situations in which advocacy may be needed. Complete this workbook to demonstrate that you can: 1. Describe what advocacy is and why it is needed 2. Understand the principles of advocacy 3. Describe different types of advocacy 4. Understand influencing factors and problems in advocacy 5. Assess suitability of advocacy provision