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'Like so many unpaid carers, Jenny had always put her husband Ralph’s needs in front of hers' - Karen's story

Advocate Karen Neilson spoke to us about her experience working with unpaid carers in Edinburgh and shares Jenny’s story. 

Knowledge

Resources to help you feel informed.

Working with your IBD team

How to work together effectively.

Detained ('sectioned')

If you’re detained under the Mental Health Act (‘sectioned’), you have the right to support from an advocate. 

'We're here to break down barriers': Advocate Linda on supporting disabled people to access Social Security Scotland benefits

VoiceAbility advocate Linda speaks about her work supporting disabled people to access Social Security Scotland benefits. 

Liberty Protection Safeguards: Consultation launched

VoiceAbility welcomes the launch of the consultation on Code of Practice for the Mental Capacity Act.