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VoiceAbility appoints Whorlton Hall reviewer as independent expert committee member for safeguarding
Keeping safe is a basic right, and one of the most important parts of VoiceAbility’s work.
Motorbikes, Formula 1 and football: how Tim's RPR helped him to be 'seen' by care staff
Tim, who was deprived of his liberty in a care home, was supported by his Relevant Person’s Representative to enjoy his old hobbies.
Speak Out Cambridgeshire acts to improve primary care for people with learning disabilities
They hope new resources will help to ensure annual health checks are more accessible.
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.