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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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Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. They provide information and support for women and children.
Women's Aid website
Who to contact about your consumer rights when you buy goods and services
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulates health and social care provision. Provides information about making a complaint about a social care provider.
CQC website
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children specialises in child protection and taking action to safeguard children from abuse.
NSPCC 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, independent, up-to-date information and represents disabled people's rights.
Disability Rights UK website
Information about making a complaint about a health provider
The Fostering Network provides advice and information about fostering
Fostering Network 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.
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.
