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Speak Out Newham drop-in group launched for people with learning disabilities and autistic people
A free monthly drop-in group for people with learning disabilities and autistic people has launched in Newham.
Doncaster advocates spread the word this Christmas about how their role helps keep people safe
Our Doncaster team attended Doncaster Safeguarding Adults Board’s Safeguarding For You event
We respond to revised guidance for the Provision of Children and Young People’s Advocacy Services
Department for Education consultation on the Revisions to the National Standards and Statutory Guidance for the Provision of Children and…
10 things I’ve learnt about living safe from harm
A reflection for Safeguarding Adults Week from our CEO, Jonathan Senker.
The abuse of elderly LGBTQ+ in care homes: we must proactively defend human rights
As we near the end of Safeguarding Adults Week, Kathryn Holland explains why advocates must be proactive defenders of human rights.
The protest psychosis: how schizophrenia became a Black disease
This Safeguarding Adults Week, Helen Delmar shares how Black people were diagnosed with schizophrenia because of their civil rights ideas.
Why I'm an advocate – Toby's story
VoiceAbility’s Toby Morrison has spoken about how he’s found his calling working as an independent advocate.
Good care, bad care – what a bowl of fruit can tell us
Kathryn Holland reflects in Safeguarding Adults Week on what a bowl of fruit can tell us about our expectations.
Disability sector urges Chancellor to support disabled households in Autumn Statement
A joint letter from the disability sector calls for urgent support with the cost of living crisis for disabled people.
Advocacy and Jonathan
VoiceAbility Chief Executive Jonathan Senker on his route into advocacy, where it’s heading and… oat bran and train drivers.
"Advocacy is more than a career, it’s my calling" – Fatime shares her story
Fatime Pecaku shares her story – and why she became an independent advocate – for Advocacy Awareness Week.
Happy Advocacy Awareness Week: get involved!
Advocacy Awareness Week is a great opportunity to celebrate and increase understanding of advocacy and the life-changing work we do.