Rydyn ni wedi cydnabod y rôl bwysig sydd gan eiriolwyr o ran cefnogi a helpu pobl ar adegau arbennig o anodd neu fregus, ac mae deddfwriaeth ar waith i sicrhau bod gan yr unigolion hyn hawl gorfodadwy i gael cynrychiolaeth. Mae hyn yn helpu i sicrhau:cymorth i blant sy'n derbyn gofal a phlant a phobl ifanc eraill sydd ag anghenion gofal a chymorth i leisio'u barn wrth wneud sylw neu gŵyn am y materion allweddol sy'n effeithio ar eu bywydau;cynrychiolaeth i blant a phobl ifanc mewn tribiwnlysoedd ac apeliadau ynghylch eu datganiad Anghenion Addysgol Arbennig;bod pobl sydd heb alluedd i wneud hynny yn cael cymorth i wneud penderfyniadau gwybodus yn yr ysbyty ac yn y gymuned am eu gofal a'u triniaeth iechyd meddwl.
We have recognised the important role that an advocate has in supporting and helping people at particularly difficult or vulnerable times and there is legislation in place to ensure these individuals have an enforceable right to representation. This helps ensure that:the views of children who are looked after and other children and young people who have care and support needs are assisted when making a representation or complaint about key issues that are affecting their lives;children and younger adults are represented in tribunals and appeals about their statement for Special Educations Needs;people who lack capacity are supported in making informed decisions in hospital and the community about their care and treatment for mental health.