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 Service Aberdeen
Advocacy Service Aberdeen (ASA) provides independent advocacy to people in Aberdeen city. 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.
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.
Ceartas Advocacy
Ceartas Advocacy provides independent advocacy to adults living in East Dunbartonshire, Ceartas prioritise working with people who have particular support needs. Click ‘view details’ for more information.
Dundee Independent Advocacy Support (DIAS)
Dundee Independent Advocacy Support provide independent advocacy to people in the Dundee area who are aged over 21 in specific groups. Click ‘view details’ for more information.
EARS Independent Advocacy Service
EARS provide independent advocacy to specific groups in West Lothian, Midlothian, East Lothian and Edinburgh. 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.
Equals Advocacy Ltd
Equals Advocacy provides independent advocacy (one-to-one, collective and non-instructed) for older people (age 65 +) in North Lanarkshire. Click ‘view details’ for more information.
Fife Forum
We provide advocacy support for those that are 65 years and older, living in Fife, who either live in care homes or find themselves in community hospitals.
Partners in Advocacy (Edinburgh Office)
Partners in Advocacy (PiA) provide independent advocacy in Edinburgh to adults, aged 16+, in specific groups. Click ‘view details’ for more information.
