Independent Advocacy in Scotland

Abstract

The need to support independent advocacy at a national level has been officially recognised in Scotland by the creation of two new agencies. The Advocacy Safeguards Agency has five core functions: independent evaluation, policy development and implementation, technical support for commissioners, research, and dispute resolution. The Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance will be a membership body providing information, networking and training services to its members and helping the sector to organise collectively when needed.

Citation

Rattray, T. (2003), "Independent Advocacy in Scotland", Tizard Learning Disability Review, Vol. 8 No. 1, pp. 34-37. https://doi.org/10.1108/13595474200300008