Do you or someone you know need an independent advocate?
There are independent advocacy organisations across Scotland helping people to have their voices heard in decisions which affect their lives. Independent advocates work in a variety of settings including the community, education, care homes, prisons and hospital settings.
To find your nearest independent advocacy organisation please select your local council area or search by topic. Find an Advocate will provide you with information about which local council area’s each organisation can provide a service within and which groups of people they provide services to, as well as their contact information. To find out more about who can access independent advocacy please visit our FAQs.
Please be aware some organisations will have a waiting list and may have to prioritise statutory work. Other independent advocacy organisations will be able to provide in-person or telephone support sooner.
SIAA do not directly deliver independent advocacy services, we are the intermediary for independent advocacy organisations across Scotland. This means we work towards widening access to independent advocacy in Scotland and provide support to our member organisations. For more on SIAA’s work please visit Our work.
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Independent advocacy organisations
Advocacy Western Isles
Advocacy Western Isles provides issue based, person-centred and client-led independent advocacy. Click ‘view details’ for more information.
Angus Independent Advocacy
Angus Independent Advocacy provide independent advocacy to people in specific groups. Click ‘view details’ for more information.
Barnardo’s Hear 4u Advocacy Service
Barnardo’s Hear 4u Advocacy Service provide these services: Dumfries & Galloway & NHS D&G. Advocacy for CYP under mental health, child protection, care experienced, care leavers up to the age…
Forth Valley Advocacy
Forth Valley Advocacy provide independent advocacy to adults (aged 16+) in specific groups. Click ‘view details’ for more information.
Independent Advocacy Perth & Kinross
Independent Advocacy Perth & Kinross (IAPK) provide independent advocacy for adults in specific groups. Click ‘view details’ for more information.
Partners in Advocacy (Dundee)
Partners in Advocacy (PiA) provide independent advocacy in Dundee to children and young people, aged 21 and under. Priority is given to children and young people in specific groups. Click ‘view details’ for more information.
Partners in Advocacy (Edinburgh)
Partners in Advocacy (PiA) provide independent advocacy in Edinburgh to adults, aged 16+, in specific groups. Click ‘view details’ for more information.
Partners In Advocacy (Glasgow)
Partners in Advocacy (PiA) provide independent advocacy in Glasgow to children and young people in specific groups. Click ‘view details’ for more information.
Salvesen Mindroom Centre
Salvesen Mindroom Centre provides issue-based advocacy to neurodivergent children and young people aged up to 25, living in Scotland. Click ‘view details’ for more information.
