Independent Advocacy is a way to help people have more influence and as much control as possible over their own lives.
There are a number of organisations in Lothian that provide Independent Advocacy, in different ways and for different groups of people. This website explains what Independent Advocacy is and lists organisations in Lothian who provide Independent Advocacy that you can get in touch with.
The four main principles of Independent Advocacy are:
• Independent Advocacy puts the people who use it first.
• Independent Advocacy is accountable.
• Independent Advocacy is as free as it can be from conflicts of interest.
• Independent Advocacy is accessible.
You can read more about these on the Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance website – www.siaa.org.uk