Publications
About Advocacy (2012 Summer)
Problem Drug Use training pack (2012)
The aim of the training pack is to help advocacy organisations and advocates to consider issues that may arise for those with drug problems. A major issue shown to affect most individuals at some time is that of stigma and discrimination. (Zipped folder)
Mental Health Tribunal Advocacy Guidelines (2012)
This companion guide to the Code of Practice provides guidance for advocates when supporting service users through a Mental Health Tribunal process.
About Advocacy (2012 Spring)
More for Less (2011)
Independent Advocacy: More Demand, Less Funding. Scottish Independent Advocacy organisations report that the economic recession is having an increasingly negative impact on the most vulnerable.
About Advocacy (2011 Winter)
SIAA Annual Report 2010-2011 (2011)
About Advocacy (2011 Autumn)
Stroke Training Pack (2011)
Independent advocacy for people affected by stroke. Designed to be delivered by someone who understands independent advocacy. It is recommended that a co-trainer, who is themselves a stroke survivor, is recruited to co-deliver the training. (Zipped folder)