The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) provides information and resources about making a complaint about the Police.
IOPC website
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.
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Offers some free products, services and advice on consumer rights. Please note some information is only available for a membership fee.
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Childline helps anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, their trained counsellors are there to support you.
Childline website
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
Provides free and independent support for both prosecution and defence witnesses in every criminal court in England and Wales. Trained volunteers provide practical information about the process, as well as emotional support to help witnesses feel more confident when giving evidence.
Information about benefits including:
Provides support and advice to police forces to resolve missing person cases and assist in the identification of bodies and remains. Also maintain a central national database of missing persons and unidentified cases.
Provides support for men who are survivors of rape and abuse
Survivors UK website
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) provides information about women’s reproductive choices including pregnancy, contraception and abortion.
BPAS website
Advice Centres provide advice and information about benefits and might be able to provide support for appeal tribunals. Find an independent Advice Centre near you
Advice UK website
Provides support, community and advocacy for all those parenting or supporting children who cannot live with their birth parents.
