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.

Information about childcare and parenting
Your local Food Bank can provide you with food. Go to the Trussell Trust and search for your local food bank. Trussell Trust website
Offers one to one, confidential advice, information and deaf advice services nationwide. Deafplus website
Shelter helps people struggling with bad housing or homelessness through their advice, support, and legal services. Shelter website
Information about courts, tribunals and how to find a court or tribunal. Government website
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children specialises in child protection and taking action to safeguard children from abuse. NSPCC 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
How to challenge a benefit decision
The Fostering Network provides advice and information about fostering Fostering Network website  
Provides advice, information and support for families with disabled children. Contact website