Ombudsman schemes exist to deal with complaints from ordinary citizens and consumers about most public bodies and some services in the private sector.
The services provided by ombudsman schemes are free of charge.
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.
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Provides information about domestic violence and abuse including:
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
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulates health and social care provision. Provides information about making a complaint about a social care provider.
CQC website
Works to end the harm, abuse, neglect and exploitation of older people in the UK
Hourglass website
Information and support
Shelter helps people struggling with bad housing or homelessness through their advice, support, and legal services.
Shelter website
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.
Information about benefits and how to claim them
Provides free advice for disabled people and fights injustice.
Disability Law Service website
The Fostering Network provides advice and information about fostering
Fostering Network website
