AdvoCard
AdvoCard is a service user-led, independent advocacy organisation. Our services are primarily for people with experience of mental ill-health or problematic substance use in Edinburgh. We provide opportunities for people to participate more effectively in decisions that affect all aspects of their lives.
Last updated:
25/08/2022
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Services
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AdvoCard provides individual advocacy for people resident in HMP Edinburgh.
We know that it can be difficult to explain to other people how you feel and what you want to happen next. It can be hard t...
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We provide individual advocacy support to those who are being effected by Welfare Reform and changes to Scottish Social Security
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Advocacy for people in Edinburgh affected by Scottish mental health laws
AdvoCard's Advocacy Workers are independent from the local authority (social work), the NHS (mental health services) and the ...
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Independent advocacy for people who have a dependency on alcohol and/or drugs
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Everyone in Scotland experiencing mental health difficulties is entitled to independent advocacy.
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AdvoCard’s Volunteer Advocacy Workers support people in Edinburgh who are living with mental health difficulties or challenges around substance use.
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