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"I’m lucky, I wasn’t on my own:" Gordon's experience of applying for Scottish benefits
When Gordon applied for Adult Disability Payment, he encountered a lot of barriers.
“Get involved, come on in:” student volunteer Barney shares his experience
Barney, 22, tells us why he volunteers for VoiceAbility in Edinburgh.
"I wanted to give something back:" why Ben volunteers alongside his job
After illness made him reassess his priorities, Ben decided to volunteer one day a week.
LGBTQ+ awareness in advocacy
Discrimination can stop people accessing support with their health, care and wellbeing.
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.