by dgadvoca9812187i | Aug 13, 2024 | News
As of the 1st April, 2024 there has been a change in our remit. We now work under the following Acts: Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 Social Care...
by dgadvoca9812187i | Jun 22, 2020 | News
Independent Advocacy is about empowering people who are involved in using or receiving services. We work within Dumfries & Galloway to express our client’s views, wishes and feelings. An Independent Advocate will protect their clients rights and ensure they are...
by dgadvoca9812187i | Jan 10, 2020 | News
Comfort Zone It’s been 5 months since Craig passed away and something that I always promised myself and him is that I would advocate for change to a poorly run system. The NHS has been failing those that it was intended to serve and it’s time for change to ensure the...
by dgadvoca9812187i | Dec 18, 2019 | News
Craig and Stewart Trying to advocate for change At this time, I’m still not exactly sure what happened to Craig. Families of loved ones who have died of suspected overdoses are now waiting up to 6 months for toxicology results to be returned; this wait is agony....
by dgadvoca9812187i | Dec 16, 2019 | News
Craig: The Later Years When Craig reached his 30s he was often in trouble with the law and spent several short stints in jail for misdemeanors. Over the years there has been ample evidence-based research to show that the criminal system is not the right place for...
