Dumfries and Galloway Advocacy Service
Main information
Type of service: Advocacy (general)
Service URL: http://www.peoples-advocacy.com
Dumfries and Galloway Advocacy, formerly the People's Advocacy Service, is an independent charitable company, with experience of providing independent advocacy since 1993. We provide advocacy for all people experiencing vulnerability who live in Dumfries and Galloway or who access services in this area. We are a generic or general advocacy service, with no capacity barriers. Most people refer themselves to us, and others are referred by professionals, including doctors, nurses, social workers, relatives or care workers. It does not matter how you contact us, whether by phone, by dropping in, by letter or by email. If you feel we can help you, please feel free to get in touch in the way that suits you. Volunteers accepted.
Eligibility
Age: For people of any age
Aimed at: Adult
Covers: Dumfries and Galloway
Registrations & Approaches
Specialisms: Generic, Staff and volunteers get autism awareness training
Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Child protection, Community care, Criminal justice, Education, Employment, Family law, Learning disability, Mental capacity, Mental health, Welfare benefits
Contacts
You can contact us by phone email or post.