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Advocacy - Introduction
Advocacy is an independent service open to all users of health and social work services. Advocacy is all about helping people to take more control of their lives by ensuring that they have the right and opportunity to contribute to the discussions and decisions which will determine the services and treatment they receive.
Client Group: Social Advocacy
Organisation Type: Non Profit Making
Area Covered: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Scotland, UK
Advocacy North East
Advocacy North East works with vulnerable people aged 16 years and over who are using health or social care services.
Client Group: Social Advocacy
Organisation Type: Voluntary
The office is normally staffed:
Mon: 9.30am-1.45pm
Wed/Fri: 9.30am-2.45pm
Any unanswered calls will be picked up by an answer machine
Area Covered: Aberdeenshire
Advocacy North East (Moray)
Advocacy North East (Moray) provides an independent advocacy service to people who use or would wish to use health and / or social services in Moray and who have a learning disability, a mental health issue and / or a physical or sensory impairment.
Client Group: Social Advocacy
Organisation Type: Voluntary, Scottish Charity, Company Limited by Guarantee
Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri: 9.15am-1.20pm
Answerphone at other times
Area Covered: Moray
Advocacy Service Aberdeen
Advocacy Service Aberdeen is an independent advocacy service for people who live in Aberdeen and was formed in April 1996. The service is free and confidential.
Client Group: Social Advocacy
Organisation Type: Voluntary, Scottish Charity
Area Covered: Aberdeen
Butterfly Trust (Cystic Fibrosis)
The Butterfly Trust offers advice and information, practical help and advocacy to people with Cystic Fibrosis and their families. Services provided by Volunteer Support Workers include transport to appointments, practical assistance with accessing funds and grants, form filling and dealing with housing organisations.
Client Group: Social Advocacy,Housing advice services,Trusts,Hospital transport, Community transport,Illnesses, Health care,Benefits advice services
Organisation Type: Voluntary
Area Covered: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Scotland
CHILDREN 1ST - Advocacy in Child Protection - Moray
CHILDREN 1ST Moray provides advocacy services for children in the child protection system.
Client Group: Social Advocacy,Children,Child protection
Organisation Type: Voluntary, Scottish Charity
Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Founded in 1964, the Cystic Fibrosis Trust comprises branches and groups throughout the United Kingdom who work to improve the lives of cystic fibrosis (CF) sufferers, raise the profile of cystic fibrosis and fund research into a cure and better treatments.
Client Group: Social Advocacy,Trusts,Financial advice services, Legal aid and advice,Medical research,Illnesses, Health care
Organisation Type: Registered Charity, Voluntary, Self Help Group
Area Covered: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Scotland, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands
Enable Scotland - Elgin ACE Group
Elgin ACE provides group advocacy for people with learning disabilities.
Client Group: Social Advocacy
Organisation Type: Voluntary
ENABLE Scotland - Elgin Speak4Yourself Young Persons Group
Elgin Speak4Yourself Young Persons Group supports young people with learning disabilities, helping to develop their confidence, share opinions and take part in decisions that affect their lives.
Client Group: Social Advocacy,Learning disabilities
Organisation Type: Voluntary, Scottish Charity, Partnership
Instant Neighbour Charity - Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Instant Neighbour Charity Aberdeen (previously Instant Neighbour Trust) is a local organisation which helps older people, people with disabilities, young people with no family support, single parents, the homeless, women fleeing domestic violence and families on a low income.
Client Group: Social Advocacy,Abuse, Domestic violence, Victim support,Home care,Housing advice services, Homelessness,Charity shops
Organisation Type: Voluntary, Scottish Charity, Company Limited by Guarantee
Area Covered: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Mental Health Aberdeen - Aberdeenshire Carers' Support
Aberdeenshire Carers' Support Service provides confidential support, information, advice and guidance to families, relatives or friends of people experiencing problems with their mental health.
Client Group: Social Advocacy,Carer Support,Mental health support,Mental health support
Organisation Type: Voluntary, Scottish Charity
Area Covered: Aberdeenshire
STAR Community Flat
The STAR Community Flat is a focal point for the community of Seaton.
Client Group: Social Advocacy,Advice agencies,Community development
Organisation Type: Voluntary, Scottish Charity
Mon-Fri: 9.30am-2.00pm (Answerphone available to leave a message and someone will return the call as soon as possible)
Area Covered: Aberdeen, Seaton
Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland
The Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) has merged with local community-based HIV charities (including PHACE Scotland) to create a national organisation that offers a wide range of support services to people affected by HIV / AIDS.
Client Group: Social Advocacy,Education and skills,Befriending Groups, Carers,Helplines (care services), Health,Illnesses, Health care,Gay and lesbian groups,Infectious diseases,Immune system disorders
Organisation Type: Registered Charity
Area Covered: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray
Who Cares? Scotland
Who Cares? Scotland is a national voluntary organisation providing independent advocacy, advice and support to young people up to age 25 who are or have been looked after and accommodated away from home.
Client Group: Social Advocacy,Young people
Organisation Type: Voluntary, Scottish Charity, Company Limited by Guarantee
Area Covered: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Scotland, Highland