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Use Your Power! Hidden scandal of people with a learning disability and autistic people being detained long-term in mental health hospitals
We’re calling for direct intervention by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to use their new powers to direct NHS England.
New research finds people struggle to share experiences of health and social care
Research finds people struggle to share experiences of health and social care, with VoiceAbility backing the Share for Better Care campaign.
‘I was really struggling’: people share their benefits advocacy stories at Scottish Parliament reception
Members of the Scottish Parliament heard from people whom VoiceAbility has supported to access Social Security Scotland benefits.
Disability Commissioner for Scotland announced
Jeremy Balfour MSP’s Member’s Bill to establish a Disability Commissioner for Scotland has been introduced in Scottish Parliament.
What role can advocates play in supporting the use of Advance Choice Documents in mental health hospitals?
The Department of Health and Social Care asked us to examine the role of advocates in supporting the implementation of ACDs.
Southwark Speak Out Day all about accessibility for young people hailed as ‘outstanding networking event’
We’ve launched a free monthly event, focusing on improving accessibility at Southwark clubs for children and young people with SEND.
Why voluntary patients in mental health hospitals need opt-out independent advocacy
The Department of Health and Social Care asked VoiceAbility to examine the advocacy needs of voluntary patients in mental health hospitals.
How our Manchester team has been supporting people across the city with health and care decisions
Our advocates have been providing a wide range of services since the launch of the contract with Manchester City Council in October 2023.
Meet our new trustees: chair and four more trustees join VoiceAbility board
A new chair and four new trustees are joining the board to further enrich diverse skills, passions, and lived experience.
Making what matters measurable: why we need an outcome-based approach to health and social challenges
CEO Jonathan Senker reflects on how we’re rewarded for the efforts we put in, not the changes we empower people to make in their lives.
Autistic people in Basildon invited to share their views at Speak Out Essex meeting
A VoiceAbility group for autistic people in Essex is meeting in Basildon for the first time.
Scottish Government’s Wider Implementation Working Group: 'The role of advocacy is key in ensuring human rights are upheld'
We’re part of the Scottish Government’s Wider Implementation Group, currently examining proposals as part of a new Scottish Bill of…