Advocacy Resources

In this section we provide links to a wide range of useful national resources which you can use to help you advocate for yourself. Use the filter to select a subject. Click on the title of an item to see it in full then click on link to go to the website.

We will check resources regularly, but please contact us if you find an error or a broken link as it will help us to fix it quickly.

Disclaimer: We aim to keep the information in this section up to date and correct. However we do not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of the information or services. Any reliance you place on this information is therefore strictly at your own risk. Where we provide links to other websites, Connected Voice has no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.

Provides support for men who are survivors of rape and abuse Survivors UK website
Provides advice, information and support for families with disabled children. Contact website
You can contact Jobcentre Plus about: new benefit claims existing benefit claims changing or cancelling an appointment Search for your Jobcentre Plus website
Healthwatch is the independent national champion for people who use health and social care services. Healthwatch finds out what matters to people, and helps make sure their views shape the support they need. Healthwatch website
Information about making a complaint about a health provider
You might be able to get free and confidential advice from Civil Legal Advice (CLA) as part of legal aid if you’re in England or Wales. Government website
Sure Start centres give help and advice on child and family health, parenting, money, training and employment. Some centres also provide early learning and full day care for pre-school children.
Compassion in Dying can help you prepare for the end of life - how to talk about it, plan for it and record your wishes. Provides information, resources and support. Compassion in Dying website
Information about childcare and parenting
Your local Social Services team can provide information and support. Go to the Government Find Your Local Council, search for your local Council and then search Social Services on your Council’s website.
Provides advice, information and support for families with disabled children. Contact website
Law Centres defend the rights of people who cannot afford a lawyer and work in their local communities to uphold justice and advance equality. Website includes Find a Law Centre Law Centres Network website