Do you or someone you know need an independent advocate?
There are independent advocacy organisations across Scotland helping people to have their voices heard in decisions which affect their lives. Independent advocates work in a variety of settings including the community, education, care homes, prisons and hospital settings.
To find your nearest independent advocacy organisation please select your local council area or search by topic. Find an Advocate has information about where organisatoins and groups can provide a service and to which groups, as well as their contact information. Please be aware some organisations will have a waiting list and may have to prioritise statutory work. To find out more about who can access independent advocacy please visit our FAQs.
SIAA do not directly deliver independent advocacy. SIAA works towards widening access to independent advocacy in Scotland and provides support to our member organisations. For more on SIAA’s work please visit Our work.
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Independent advocacy organisations
Barnardo’s Hear 4 U – Children’s Rights and Advocacy Ayrshire + Arran
Barnardo’s Hear 4 U – Renfrewshire
Barnardo’s Hear 4 U Dumfries and Galloway
Barnardo’s Hear 4u Advocacy Service
Barnardo’s Hear 4u Advocacy Service provide these services: Dumfries & Galloway & NHS D&G. Advocacy for CYP under mental health, child protection, care experienced, care leavers up to the age…
Borders Independent Advocacy Service (BIAS)
Borders Independent Advocacy Service provide independent advocacy to adult and children and young people. Click ‘view details’ for more information.
CAPS Independent Advocacy
CAPS Independent Advocacy provides independent advocacy in East Lothian and Midlothian for specific groups. Click ‘view details’ for more information.
Carers Advocacy Highland
Ceartas Advocacy
Ceartas Advocacy provides independent advocacy to adults living in East Dunbartonshire, Ceartas prioritise working with people who have particular support needs. Click ‘view details’ for more information.
Central Advocacy Partners
Central Advocacy Partners provide independent advocacy to adults in specific groups. Click ‘view details’ for more information.
