Information hub

Welcome to our information hub!

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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Principles and Standards 2019 Front Cover
Independent Advocacy Principles, Standards & Code of Best Practice

This document sets out the principles, standards and code of best practice that underpin good independent advocacy practice.

2019 pdf 140 KB Download Independent Advocacy Principles, Standards & Code of Best Practice
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Independent advocacy in action: Case studies illustrating SIAA’s ‘Principles and Standards’

‘Independent advocacy in action’ showcases case studies that illustrate the ‘Independent Advocacy Principles, Standards and Code of Best Practice’.

2021 pdf 496 KB Download Independent advocacy in action: Case studies illustrating SIAA’s ‘Principles and Standards’
IA guide for commissioners front cover
Independent Advocacy Commissioners Guidance

2010 guidance for commissioners of independent advocacy.

2020 pdf 500 KB Download Independent Advocacy Commissioners Guidance
Independent Advocacy: an evaluation framework

This document sets out a framework for evaluating advocacy practice. Advocacy organisations are encouraged to measure their practice using the self-evaluation tool.

2010 zip 2 MB Download Independent Advocacy: an evaluation framework

Publications Search Results

Independent Advocacy Principles, Standards & Code of Best Practice

Summary:

This document sets out the principles, standards and code of best practice that underpin good independent advocacy practice.

Preview:
Principles and Standards 2019 Front Cover
Date:
2019
Type:
pdf
Size:
140 KB
View/download file(Independent Advocacy Principles, Standards & Code of Best Practice)

Independent advocacy in action: Case studies illustrating SIAA’s ‘Principles and Standards’

Summary:

‘Independent advocacy in action’ showcases case studies that illustrate the ‘Independent Advocacy Principles, Standards and Code of Best Practice’.

Preview:
principles and standards in action cover
Date:
2021
Type:
pdf
Size:
496 KB
View/download file(Independent advocacy in action: Case studies illustrating SIAA’s ‘Principles and Standards’)

Independent Advocacy Commissioners Guidance

Summary:

2010 guidance for commissioners of independent advocacy.

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IA guide for commissioners front cover
Date:
2020
Type:
pdf
Size:
500 KB
View/download file(Independent Advocacy Commissioners Guidance)

Independent Advocacy: an evaluation framework

Summary:

This document sets out a framework for evaluating advocacy practice. Advocacy organisations are encouraged to measure their practice using the self-evaluation tool.

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Date:
2010
Type:
zip
Size:
2 MB
View/download file(Independent Advocacy: an evaluation framework)
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