The Advocacy Project

Specialties

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:

— People aged 65 and over residing in Glasgow.

— People aged 65 and over living in East Renfrewshire.

— People aged 65 and over across South Lanarkshire.

— People with learning disabilities and/​or communication support needs in North Lanarkshire.

— People with mental health issues across South Lanarkshire.

— People with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health issues in the East End of Glasgow.

— People with learning disabilities and physical disabilities in Rutherglen and Cambuslang.

— Patients with a physical disability within the Southern General Hospital or accessing the Community Physical Disability Teams across Greater Glasgow.

History

Established in 1992.

The Advocacy Project was set by disabled people and others, who recognised the need for individuals to be supported to ensure that their voice was heard.

Over the years, it has extended and developed to provide advocacy services to a variety of client groups across a wide geographical area.

The organisation is governed by a Board of Directors who give their time voluntarily and bring a variety of skills and interests, including direct experience of using and providing advocacy.