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This document sets out the principles, standards and code of best practice that underpin good advocacy practice. It recognises that all independent advocacy organisations share the same principles. It has been developed to be used across Scotland, to ensure that independent advocacy is being delivered consistently and is of the highest possible standard.
This revised Guidance aims to capture the many developments since the publication of the original Guide to Commissioners in 2001 by the then Scottish Executive Health Department and the subsequent revision and publication by the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (SIAA) in 2010. Importantly it seeks to clarify Commissioners‘ statutory responsibilities under the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.
Read our latest guidance for advocates working with children and young people.
This companion guide to the Code of Practice provides guidance for advocates when supporting people held within Scottish Prisons.
This companion guide to the Code of Practice provides guidance for advocates when supporting service users through a Mental Health Tribunal process.
This document sets out a framework for evaluating advocacy practice. Advocacy organisations are encouraged to measure their practice using the self-evaluation tool. (Zipped folder)
This Guide reviews and updates the original guidance published in 2000 by the Scottish Executive. A further update to this guidance has been published by the Scottish Government in 2013.
A companion guide to the Code of Practice. It details issues that an independent advocate might encounter when working with an older person experiencing abuse.