AdvoCard

AdvoCard is a service user-led, independent advocacy organisation. Our services are primarily for people with experience of mental ill-health or problematic substance use in Edinburgh. We aim to provide opportunities for people to participate more effectively in decisions that affect all aspects of their lives. AdvoCard has three services: * Volunteer delivered advocacy service which focuses on advocating for individuals living in the community in Edinburgh around a wide range of issues that effect their lives. * Mental Health Act advocacy service an advocacy service which focuses on advocating for people living in ther community in Edinburgh, who either face compulsory treatment under the Mental Health Act 2003 and/or want to use the safeguards (advance statements, named persons etc) within the Act. This service is delivered through employed advocacy workers. * Hospital advocacy service which focuses on providing individual advocacy to anyone using the followin...