As of the 1st April, 2024 there has been a change in our remit. We now work under the following Acts: Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013 Carers (Scotland) Act 2016) We are […]
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Independent Advocacy is about empowering people who are involved in using or receiving services. We work within Dumfries & Galloway to express our client’s views, wishes and feelings. An Independent Advocate will protect their clients rights and ensure they are treated with respect and dignity. Dumfries and Galloway Advocacy Service will help a client understand […]
Don’t Miss out – They are still there to help during this difficult time. If you have any health issues the Council have a team who can help you make a claim for any entitlement you may have to disability benefits such as Personal Independence Payments, or Attendance Allowance. This could give you extra money […]
Due to the updated information from the UK and Scottish Government in relation to Covid-19, our office is no longer manned and will remain closed until further notice. Calls are being forwarded from our usual number (01387 247237) to Duty Advocates. There will be times when your call may be picked up by our answering […]
In order to safeguard and protect our staff, volunteers and clients and the wider public in relation to Covid-19, we have closed our office to the public and cancelled all drop-ins. We are all still working and accepting referrals. We will support our clients via phone, text, email, video, and we can support people face […]
Comfort Zone It’s been 5 months since Craig passed away and something that I always promised myself and him is that I would advocate for change to a poorly run system. The NHS has been failing those that it was intended to serve and it’s time for change to ensure the most vulnerable are getting […]
I was honoured to accept the position of Patron of Dumfries and Galloway Advocacy Service. I am now much more aware of the vital role that staff, volunteers and the Board play in ensuring those in our community who need assistance continue to have access to vital support – well done! Enjoy a happy and […]
Trying to advocate for change At this time, I’m still not exactly sure what happened to Craig. Families of loved ones who have died of suspected overdoses are now waiting up to 6 months for toxicology results to be returned; this wait is agony. However, based on witnesses that were with Craig the night/morning he passed […]
Craig: The Later Years When Craig reached his 30s he was often in trouble with the law and spent several short stints in jail for misdemeanors. Over the years there has been ample evidence-based research to show that the criminal system is not the right place for people suffering from addiction and this was very evident […]
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