Web Links
Advocacy
Acting Up
Works with people who have communication problems and has pioneered multi-media communications training.
Tel: 020 8533 3344
Website: www.acting-up.org.uk
Action for Advocacy
A resource and support agency for independent advocacy schemes.
Tel: 020 7820 7868
Website: www.actionforadvocacy.org.uk
Advocacy Partners
Provides advocacy services to people in London, Surrey and Sussex.
Tel: 020 8330 6644
Website: www.advocacypartners.org
Advocacy Resource Exchange- ARX
Works in partnership with advocacy schemes and providers to support disabled people.
Website: www.advocacyresource.net
British Council of Disabled People - B.C.O.D.P
Campaigns for the rights of disabled people in the UK and internationally.
Tel: 01332 295551
Website: www.bcodp.org.uk
Disability Law Service
Provides free advice and representation to people with disabilities, their families and carers.
Tel: 020 7791 9800
Website: www.dls.org.uk
Disability Rights Commission
Established to promote equality of opportunity for disabled people and to stop discrimination.
Tel: 0845 762 2633
Website: www.drc-gb.org
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Established to stop discrimination and to promote equality of opportunity for disabled people.
Tel: 0845 762 2633
Website: www.equalityhumanrights.com
Local Government Ombudsman
Investigates complaints about councils and some other government bodies.
Tel: 0845 602 1983
Website: www.lgo.org.uk
National Youth Advocacy Service
Offers advice and support to any young person who needs an advocate.
Tel: 0800 616 101
Website: www.nyas.net
Opportunities Project Ltd
Enabling those who are socially excluded by disabilities to have genuine community opportunities.
Tel: 01843 850018
People First
Run by and for people with learning difficulties, People First support self-advocacy groups around the UK with information, advice and training.
Tel: 01604 721666
Website: www.peoplefirst.org.uk
People's Voices
Voluntary advocacy service in Buckinghamshire.
Tel: 0845 241 0986
Website: www.peoplesvoices.org.uk
Speaking Up
Enables people with disabilities to find their vocie and shape their own lives.
Tel: 01223 566258
Website: www.speakingup.org
