Explains what advocacy is and how it can help you. Gives information on different types of advocacy, including statutory advocates, what sort of situations an advocate can help you with, and how to find an advocate.
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0800 144 8848 (England Adviceline)
0800 702 2020 (Wales Adviceline)
0800 144 8884 (Relay UK, textphone)
citizensadvice.org.uk
Free, confidential information and advice on your rights, including money, housing, legal and other problems.
0808 800 5792
coramvoice.org.uk
Provides advocacy for children and young people in care, and care leavers.
groundswell.org.uk
Information and support for homeless people. Also provides peer-to-peer health advocacy in London.
nsun.org.uk
Independent, service-user-led charity for people with experience of mental health issues. Provides information, networking opportunities and peer support.
0300 5000 927
rethink.org
Provides support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems, including local support groups.
santeproject.org.uk
Provides advocacy and befriending for vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers.
theadvocacypeople.org.uk
Charity providing advocacy services, including IMHA services. (Formerly known as SEAP).
0345 075 5005
sheltercymru.org.uk
Provides free, confidential advice on housing and homelessness in Wales.
0808 800 4444
england.shelter.org.uk
Provides free, confidential advice on housing and homelessness in England.
This information was published in March 2018. We will revise it in 2021.
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