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Change to our remit

Aug 13, 2024

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 (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013
  • Carers (Scotland) Act 2016

We are funded to advocate for the following groups: 

  • Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
  • Adults with Incapacity (incl. Guardianship and 13ZA)
  • Learning Disability
  • Autism
  • ADHD
  • Adult Support and Protection
  • Self-Directed Support
  • Unpaid Carers
  • Young People (18-25 year old)

We are funded by:

  • D&G Health and Social Care
  • Holywood Trust
  • The Bank of Scotland Foundation
  • Carers Act Fund
  • Patient Rights Act Fund (Scottish Government)

Use our quick and easy online Referral Form to get in touch with Dumfries and Galloway Advocacy Service today. We may contact the Referrer for further information if required.

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