VoiceAbility
@VoiceAbility
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We'll make sure you're heard when it matters most. We’re an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services.
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Joined February 2009
We spoke to Lisa about why she left the public sector last year to become an advocate. Read our full interview below about her role, client feedback, lived experience of mental health, and why Lisa would recommend advocacy as a career 👇 #Advocacy
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RT @allontheboard: It’s Time To Talk Day, but every day should be a time to talk day. We need to be honest about mental health. Talking wil…
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Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation, run by @MindCharity and @Rethink_. Visit and/or for more information and support. And read more about Lisa's mental health story:
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We're thrilled to now be a part of the @NHS North of England Advocacy Framework, delivering vital services to empower individuals across the UK. We're ready to make a difference over the next 4 years! 🔗 Learn more: #AdvocacyForAll
#MakingADifference
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RT @cara_hilton: “Whatever we need to do to get money to the poorest children we need to do it”. Passionate & powerful contribution from…
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Advocate Karen worked with Social Services to develop a collaborative working approach and the Chief Social Work Officer provided an email confirming there was no intention to ever move Irene’s daughter from Edinburgh. Read the full story:
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RT @SocSecScot: Free independent advocacy service delivered by @VoiceAbility has helped 8,684 disabled people to access our services. Advo…
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RT @Autism: What would you change about the NHS England to make it work better for autistic people? Finty, one of our Young Ambassadors has…
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“It doesn’t matter who you are and where you’re from; you should have that unwavering support that an advocate can provide. “And at a time where voices aren’t really heard or listened to, it’s one of the most important things you can do."
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RT @CarersTrust: Parental mental illness can have a huge impact on young carers if they are not identified and supported. (1/2) https://t.…
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Really informative #MentalHealth Easy Read factsheet from @NHSAbility below👇 Topics include: -How common are mental health problems -Common signs of mental illness -Help available from the NHS -Assistance if you have problems getting NHS help -Other available support
In the winter, when days are shorter and it gets dark earlier, people can have "winter depression" known as Seasonal Affective Disorder – sometimes shortened to SAD. To find out more information on depression see this easy read-
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Interesting insights below about unpaid caring from @CarersUK👇 People in the UK have a 65% chance of providing care in their adult life - and 1.7m are currently providing 50+ hours of care per week. Help is available, such as unpaid carers advocacy:
We have a launched a helpful ‘Facts about carers’ document containing key statistics about unpaid caring in one place. Includes helpful stats about how many carers there are in the UK, the impact of caring, and carers demographics. Read more here:
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RT @sarahw00dh0use: At one point or other almost everyone’s life will touch social care, either directly or via loved ones. The social care…
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RT @NHSAbility: If you have a learning disability and are over the age of 14, you should be registered on your GP's Learning Disability Reg…
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RT @mentalhealth: Start the new year by prioritising your mental health. 💜 Get our research-backed tips: https://t.…
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Happy New Year from everyone here at VoiceAbility! 🎉🎆🍾 We hope you're having a wonderful start to 2025. However, if you need support, our phone lines and web chat are available from Thurs 2 Jan. You can also access advice via our website 24/7:
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