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Speak Out Essex group led by autistic people launches
Speak Out Essex aims to improve services for autistic people across the county.
200 organisations call for action to create Wellbeing Economy in Scotland
VoiceAbility has signed an open letter, calling on First Minister Humza Yousaf to deliver a wellbeing economy to serve the needs of people…
"As you can't read our texts, we'll send you a letter:" how to complain to your GP about accessible communications
Michael was left unaware of important medical information because his doctor’s surgery didn’t listen to him.
What is co-production?
This National Co-production Week, we want to help more people understand the importance of co-production.
VoiceAbility works with inflammatory bowel disease patients to develop empowering toolkit
The toolkit supports people to communicate confidently with healthcare professionals.
New service launched to support Northumberland adults with health, care and wellbeing
Voice and rights charity VoiceAbility now provides free independent advocacy for adults in Northumberland.
Fahmina’s story: my journey to become a self-advocate
Fahmina was looking for advocacy support, but learned she could become a self-advocate herself.
Speak Out Hampshire helps create accessible website for people with learning disabilities
Hampshire Learning Disability Partnership have launched a new website, led by the experience of local self advocates.
Our response to the Whorlton Hall Safeguarding Adults Review
VoiceAbility responds to the Whorlton Hall Safeguarding Adults Review.
"I’m lucky, I wasn’t on my own:" Gordon's experience of applying for Scottish benefits
When Gordon applied for Adult Disability Payment, he encountered a lot of barriers.
“Get involved, come on in:” student volunteer Barney shares his experience
Barney, 22, tells us why he volunteers for VoiceAbility in Edinburgh.
"I wanted to give something back:" why Ben volunteers alongside his job
After illness made him reassess his priorities, Ben decided to volunteer one day a week.