There is no one agreed definition of self‐advocacy, but it can be taken to include actions and concepts such as standing up for one's rights and self‐determination.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS Athens details. To access full-text: click “Log in/Register” (top right hand side). Click ‘Institutional Login’ then select 'OpenAthens Federation', then ‘NHS England’. Enter your Athens details to view the article.