by dgadvoca9812187i | Sep 4, 2026 | Uncategorised
Dumfries and Galloway Advocacy Service is looking for new Trustees to join our Board. Becoming a Trustee is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, support the direction of DG Advocacy, and develop valuable skills and experience — even if you’ve never been...
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....
