Help and advice
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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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 information about probation and prison.
Government website
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) provides information about women’s reproductive choices including pregnancy, contraception and abortion.
BPAS website
Respect is a domestic abuse organisation leading the development of safe, effective work with perpetrators, male victims and young people using violence in their close relationships.
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.
How to make, register, change or end a Lasting Power of Attorney
Provides free advice for disabled people and fights injustice.
Disability Law Service website
Provides advice, information and support for families with disabled children.
Contact 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
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.
