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Mental Health Act reform: VoiceAbility submits evidence
VoiceAbility’s evidence to the parliamentary committee scrutinising the government’s draft Mental Health Bill has now been published,…
BBC Panorama’s Undercover Hospital: urgent change is needed
This week, BBC Panorama exposed the cruel, dangerous actions of staff at the Edenfield Centre in Prestwich, Greater…
Women with Disabilities Empathy: an international perspective on disability rights
CEO Jonathan met with South Korean disability activists and researchers to share the UK situation.
'Unnecessary, unevidenced, unwanted': joint civil society briefing calls for withdrawal of Bill of Rights
VoiceAbility is one of 123 organisations calling for the withdrawal of the Bill of Rights, and the retention of the Human Rights Act.
'Literally saving lives': culturally-appropriate advocacy in action
Advocate Salma shares how culturally-appropriate advocacy made a huge difference to Shafiq’s wellbeing and long-term care.
Building the Right Support: Inertia is not an option
2000 people are currently held in hospitals in England in unacceptable conditions.
Scotland's new benefits: how the Scottish government is ensuring disabled people don't miss out
When the Scottish Government announced that they would place human rights at the heart of the social security benefits system, disabled…
Liberty Protection Safeguards: VoiceAbility submits the advocacy sector’s joint consultation response
VoiceAbility has submitted a joint response to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) as part of their consultation into changes to…
Building the Right Support Action Plan: warm words but not enough drive
Today, the government published its Action Plan for Building the Right Support to end the detention and inhumane treatment of people with a…
Mental health support: how Daniel used his experience to help others
Volunteer Daniel shares how his own experience of mental health challenges led him to support others, and find new confidence.
Draft Mental Health Bill published: our response
VoiceAbility welcomes the publication of the draft Bill to reform the outdated Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA).
Speak Out visit to Parliament with Mencap: what we said
Richard and Neil share their experience of asking for better services for people with learning disabilities.