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VoiceAbility makes Voluntary Health Scotland poster competition final
Voice and rights charity VoiceAbility has made the final of a poster competition organised by Voluntary Health Scotland.

People are dying due to English mental health hospital admissions far from home, national report finds
People are dying by suicide due to being admitted to a mental health hospital in England far from their home.

Speak Out Southwark's ‘Speak, Share, Learn’ day to return after rave reviews
A free event which has had rave reviews for its work supporting Southwark clubs to improve accessibility for disabled children and young…

'It matters!' — Kelsa reflects on her role as Community and Volunteer Relations Coordinator
Kelsa spoke to us about her experience of working with volunteers, the impact her work has, and what she gets out of it.

New disability benefit for pensioners in Scotland
From 21 October, pensioners in Aberdeen City, Argyll and Bute, Highland, Orkney and Shetland will be piloted for the new disability benefit.

Free service launched to support people in Moray with health and care decisions
A new advocacy service for adults in Moray has launched this month.

VoiceAbility's Annual Report for 2023-2024 is here!
Find out about VoiceAbility’s Annual Report for 2023-2024.

VoiceAbility’s Use Your Power campaign reaches Labour UK party conference
VoiceAbility’s Use Your Power campaign reached the Labour UK party conference last week.

Challenge Poverty Week 7 - 13 October 2024
Highlights the injustice of poverty in Scotland and shows that collective action based on on justice and compassion can create solutions.

What is Short-term Assistance?
A temporary payment that provides financial support when challenging a Social Security Scotland decision.

The first 'Programme for Government' for the Scottish Parliament
First Minister John Swinney announced his first Programme for Government (PFG).

Scotland Carers Support Payment to go nationwide
The Scottish Government will soon be making a new Carer Support Payment available nationwide.