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Why I volunteer: how being sectioned led Jackie to help others
“When you live through something like that, you want to give someone else the help you never had.”

DFN Project Search: transforming the lives of young adults
VoiceAbility joined young adults and their parents in Glasgow to share how advocacy can support them.

Gaining independence: how Care Act advocacy supported Jess's voice to be heard
Jess wanted to talk to her dad openly about planning for the future, and becoming more independent.

Joint call to implement human rights for all in Scotland
VoiceAbility has signed a joint letter to Scottish public authorities, calling for action to prioritise human rights.

Dementia Action Week: Jo and John's story
Jo and John both have a dementia diagnosis. Find out how advocacy supported them to both be heard in a review of their care.

Mental Health Awareness Week: Mary's story
Mary wanted to install a bath as it helps her anxiety, but was told her building might be redeveloped.

Children’s Social Care Reform 2023 : our response
VoiceAbility’s response to the ‘Stable Homes, Built On Love’ consultation.

Illegal Migration Bill: VoiceAbility joins civil society organisations to call for withdrawal
175 organisations have signed a statement of solidarity, calling on the House of Lords to urge government to withdraw the Illegal Migration…

VoiceAbility receives 1,000 referrals to benefits advocacy service in Scotland
VoiceAbility has celebrated receiving 1,000 referrals for its free benefits advocacy service in Scotland

New service launched to support adults in Bolton with health, care and wellbeing
Voice and rights charity VoiceAbility now provides free independent advocacy for adults as well as children in Bolton, with new services…

What's it like to apply for Adult Disability Payment?
Kirsten shared her experience of the application process for this Social Security Scotland benefit, and how advocacy supported her.