The Advocacy Project
The Advocacy Project enables vulnerable people in Glasgow and Lanarkshire to have a voice on the issues that are important to them. We provide independent advocacy for:
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People aged 65 and over across Glasgow and East Renfrewshire.
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People with learning disabilities and/or communication support needs in North Lanarkshire.
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People with mental health issues across South Lanarkshire.
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People with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health issues in the East End of Glasgow, Rutherglen and Cambuslang.
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Patients with a physical disability within the Southern General Hospital or accessing the Community Physical Disability Teams across Greater Glasgow.
Please contact us if you are interested in becoming a volunteer advocate.
We believe that every person has the right to:
- Be consulted about their needs
- Be involved in decisions
- Be treated in a dignified manner and valued as equals
- Avoid being segregated from the rest of the community in work, education, recreation or where they live
We support people to encourage them to: 
- Take greater control of the decisions which affect their lives
- Express their needs and opinions
- Access resources and information appropriate to them