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The hub contains SIAA’s publications, including independent advocacy guidance, research reports, and policy briefings. We also include interesting books, videos, and leaflets as well as other resources useful for understanding independent advocacy in Scotland.
If you are new to independent advocacy, the best place to start is with the Independent Advocacy Principles, Standards and Code of Best Practice, which is the key foundational document for independent advocacy in Scotland.
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SIAA Advocacy Map: Sustainability of Independent Advocacy in Scotland The Advocacy Map: Sustainability of Independent Advocacy in Scotland (2023) report has been published by Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (SIAA) using data provided by SIAA members, who are all independent advocacy organisations and groups. |
2023 | 5 MB | Download SIAA Advocacy Map: Sustainability of Independent Advocacy in Scotland | ||
Self-directed Support and Independent Advocacy Research report exploring the value of independent advocacy for survivors of stroke. |
2018 | 748 KB | Download Self-directed Support and Independent Advocacy | ||
Advocacy Map 2015 – 2016 A map of independent advocacy across Scotland from 2015 to 2016. |
2017 | 448 KB | Download Advocacy Map 2015 – 2016 | ||
Research Report: Exploring the Value of Independent Advocacy Research report exploring the value of independent advocacy and examining current advocacy provision in Scotland. |
2014 | 195 KB | Download Research Report: Exploring the Value of Independent Advocacy | ||
Research Report: Directing your own Support? A report examining the value of independent advocacy in supporting people through the Self-directed Support journey. |
2014 | 221 KB | Download Research Report: Directing your own Support? | ||
Research Report: Advocacy is for the People Research into the impact of Independent Advocacy on the lives of older people. |
2014 | 215 KB | Download Research Report: Advocacy is for the People | ||
Impact of Independent Advocacy for People with Learning Disabilities Research into the impact of independent advocacy on the lives of people experiencing Learning Disabilities. |
2014 | 198 KB | Download Impact of Independent Advocacy for People with Learning Disabilities | ||
Research Report: Advocacy changed my life Research into the impact of independent advocacy on the lives of people experiencing mental illness. |
2014 | 244 KB | Download Research Report: Advocacy changed my life | ||
Advocacy Map 2013 – 2014 A map of independent advocacy across Scotland from 2013 to 2014. |
2014 | 8 MB | Download Advocacy Map 2013 – 2014 | ||
Towards the Future A brief history of advocacy in Scotland. |
2013 | 597 KB | Download Towards the Future | ||
Independent Advocacy and the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 Report detailing SIAA members’ survey results relating to independent advocacy and the Adult Support & Protection (Scotland) Act 2007. |
2013 | 416 KB | Download Independent Advocacy and the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 | ||
Advocacy Map 2011 – 2012 A map of independent advocacy across Scotland from 2011 to 2012. |
2013 | 8 MB | Download Advocacy Map 2011 – 2012 | ||
Advocacy, the Patients’ Rights (Scotland) Act 2011 Report detailing SIAA members’ survey results relating to independent advocacy and the Patients’ Rights (Scotland) Act 2011. |
2013 | 381 KB | Download Advocacy, the Patients’ Rights (Scotland) Act 2011 | ||
Ten Years of Advocacy Provision As part of the ten year anniversary of Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (SIAA), this report looks back at ten years of mapping advocacy provision. |
2013 | 761 KB | Download Ten Years of Advocacy Provision | ||
Research Report: More for Less Independent Advocacy: More Demand, Less Funding. Report covering the economic recession’s increasingly negative impact on the most vulnerable. |
2011 | 738 KB | Download Research Report: More for Less | ||
Funding Opportunities in Advocacy A 2011 report looking at funding opportunities for independent advocacy organisations. |
2011 | 941 KB | Download Funding Opportunities in Advocacy | ||
Research Report: Available for All? A report on independent advocacy for individuals with problem drug use in Scotland. |
2010 | 1 MB | Download Research Report: Available for All? | ||
Advocacy Map 2009 – 2010 A map of independent advocacy across Scotland from 2009 to 2010. |
2010 | 14 MB | Download Advocacy Map 2009 – 2010 | ||
Research Report: Independent Advocacy for Older People A 2010 report into independent advocacy practice and provision for older people in Scotland. |
2010 | 228 KB | Download Research Report: Independent Advocacy for Older People | ||
Literature Review: independent advocacy and survivors of stroke Literature review of independent advocacy and survivors of stroke. |
2010 | 740 KB | Download Literature Review: independent advocacy and survivors of stroke | ||
Advocacy Map 2007 – 2008 A map of independent advocacy across Scotland from 2007 to 2008. |
2008 | 327 KB | Download Advocacy Map 2007 – 2008 | ||
Advocacy Map 2003 – 2004 A map of independent advocacy across Scotland from 2003 to 2004. Published by Advocacy Safeguards Agency (2004). |
2004 | 459 KB | Download Advocacy Map 2003 – 2004 |
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No items foundSIAA Advocacy Map: Sustainability of Independent Advocacy in Scotland
The Advocacy Map: Sustainability of Independent Advocacy in Scotland (2023) report has been published by Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (SIAA) using data provided by SIAA members, who are all independent advocacy organisations and groups.
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- 2023
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Self-directed Support and Independent Advocacy
Research report exploring the value of independent advocacy for survivors of stroke.
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- 2018
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- 748 KB
Advocacy Map 2015 – 2016
A map of independent advocacy across Scotland from 2015 to 2016.
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- 2017
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- 448 KB
Research Report: Exploring the Value of Independent Advocacy
Research report exploring the value of independent advocacy and examining current advocacy provision in Scotland.
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- 2014
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- 195 KB
Research Report: Directing your own Support?
A report examining the value of independent advocacy in supporting people through the Self-directed Support journey.
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- Date:
- 2014
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- 221 KB
Research Report: Advocacy is for the People
Research into the impact of Independent Advocacy on the lives of older people.
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- 2014
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- 215 KB
Impact of Independent Advocacy for People with Learning Disabilities
Research into the impact of independent advocacy on the lives of people experiencing Learning Disabilities.
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- 2014
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- 198 KB
Research Report: Advocacy changed my life
Research into the impact of independent advocacy on the lives of people experiencing mental illness.
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- 2014
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- 244 KB
Advocacy Map 2013 – 2014
A map of independent advocacy across Scotland from 2013 to 2014.
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- 2014
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- 8 MB
Towards the Future
A brief history of advocacy in Scotland.
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- 2013
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- 597 KB
Independent Advocacy and the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007
Report detailing SIAA members’ survey results relating to independent advocacy and the Adult Support & Protection (Scotland) Act 2007.
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- Date:
- 2013
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- 416 KB
Advocacy Map 2011 – 2012
A map of independent advocacy across Scotland from 2011 to 2012.
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- Date:
- 2013
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- Size:
- 8 MB
Advocacy, the Patients’ Rights (Scotland) Act 2011
Report detailing SIAA members’ survey results relating to independent advocacy and the Patients’ Rights (Scotland) Act 2011.
- Preview:
- Date:
- 2013
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- Size:
- 381 KB
Ten Years of Advocacy Provision
As part of the ten year anniversary of Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (SIAA), this report looks back at ten years of mapping advocacy provision.
- Preview:
- Date:
- 2013
- Type:
- Size:
- 761 KB
Research Report: More for Less
Independent Advocacy: More Demand, Less Funding. Report covering the economic recession’s increasingly negative impact on the most vulnerable.
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- Date:
- 2011
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- 738 KB
Funding Opportunities in Advocacy
A 2011 report looking at funding opportunities for independent advocacy organisations.
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- Date:
- 2011
- Type:
- Size:
- 941 KB
Research Report: Available for All?
A report on independent advocacy for individuals with problem drug use in Scotland.
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- Date:
- 2010
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- 1 MB
Advocacy Map 2009 – 2010
A map of independent advocacy across Scotland from 2009 to 2010.
- Preview:
- Date:
- 2010
- Type:
- Size:
- 14 MB
Research Report: Independent Advocacy for Older People
A 2010 report into independent advocacy practice and provision for older people in Scotland.
- Preview:
- Date:
- 2010
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- Size:
- 228 KB
Literature Review: independent advocacy and survivors of stroke
Literature review of independent advocacy and survivors of stroke.
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- Date:
- 2010
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- Size:
- 740 KB
Advocacy Map 2007 – 2008
A map of independent advocacy across Scotland from 2007 to 2008.
- Preview:
- Date:
- 2008
- Type:
- Size:
- 327 KB
Advocacy Map 2003 – 2004
A map of independent advocacy across Scotland from 2003 to 2004. Published by Advocacy Safeguards Agency (2004).
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- Date:
- 2004
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- 459 KB