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 has information about where organisatoins and groups can provide a service and to which groups, as well as their contact information. Please be aware some organisations will have a waiting list and may have to prioritise statutory work. To find out more about who can access independent advocacy please visit our FAQs.
SIAA do not directly deliver independent advocacy. SIAA works towards widening access to independent advocacy in Scotland and provides support to our member organisations. For more on SIAA’s work please visit Our work.
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Independent advocacy organisations
Advocacy Orkney
Advocacy Orkney provides independent advocacy to people in specific groups. Click ‘view details’ for more information.
Advocacy Service Aberdeen
Advocacy Service Aberdeen (ASA) provides independent advocacy to people in Aberdeen city. Click ‘view details’ for more information.
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…
BIAS (Borders Independent Advocacy Service)
Borders Independent Advocacy Service provide independent advocacy to adult users of health and social care services particularly around Mental Health Act, Adults with Incapacity, and Adult Protection. Click ‘view details’ for more information.
CAPS Independent Advocacy
CAPS Independent Advocacy provides independent advocacy in East Lothian and Midlothian for specific groups. Click ‘view details’ for more information.
East Ayrshire Advocacy Services
East Ayrshire Advocacy Services provides independent advocacy for East Ayrshire residents, aged 16-65 years, 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 Office)
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.
