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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…
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.