World Alzheimer’s Month
22nd September 2024
September is World Alzheimer’s Month and this year’s focus is on the stories of those who have experienced dementia first-hand. The Advocacy Project has a long history of supporting people with dementia, of which Alzheimer’s disease is just one type. You can learn about some of our some of our more recent work here. During 2024, […]
The Role of Independent Mental Health Advocates (IMHAs) in Psychiatric Intensive Care Units
13th September 2024
“If it wasn’t for your outstanding support, I would have felt trapped and alone. I am extremely grateful for what you do.” Service User, Independent Mental Health Advocacy Paul Moore, Advocacy Service Manager for The Advocacy Project, discusses in this article published in the Royal College of Psychiatrist’s PICU newsletter, the vital role that an […]
Poetry competition 2024 – that’s a wrap!
3rd September 2024
“I have been so impressed by the poems submitted to this year’s ‘Survivor Stories’ competition and want to thank all the entrants for writing so honestly and movingly. The quality has been outstanding and I do not envy the task of having to choose the winners. There is wonderful diversity in the poems, but it’s […]
Learning Disability Week 2024 – ‘do you see me?’
20th June 2024
This year’s theme for Learning Disability Week is ‘do you see me?’ and is all about being seen, heard and valued. At The Advocacy Project, user involvement is at the heart of what we do, and we run a range of projects year round to support individuals with a learning disability to have a voice about […]
The Advocacy Project welcomes Katherine Shaw as new CEO
17th June 2024
The Advocacy Project is delighted to announce that Katherine Shaw has joined us as the new Chief Executive, taking over from interim CEO Donna Covey. Katherine has joined us from her previous role as National Operations Director of KIDS. She brings a wealth of knowledge and service delivery experience with her, together with a passion […]
A Holistic Approach to Mental Health
17th May 2024
Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week, a week which brings the UK together to focus on getting good mental health. This year’s theme was ‘Movement: Moving more for our mental health’ and at The Advocacy Project we really see the positive impact on mental health when individuals are given the opportunity to speak up […]
Raising the voices of those living with dementia
17th May 2024
This week is Dementia Action Week which for 2024 brings the UK together to take action on improving dementia diagnosis rates. In a study led by King’s College London last year, it was found that people with dementia and their caregivers often faced multiple barriers to equitable health and social care, because of a lack […]
Inclusive communication gives everyone a voice
16th May 2024
Last week was Deaf Awareness Week with this year’s theme ‘Celebrating Love and Trust’. First started by the UK Council on Deafness, this year it’s about ‘embracing diversity, championing inclusivity and creating a world where every voice, whether spoken or signed, is heard and valued’. This campaign is close to our hearts as we continue […]
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
22nd March 2024
This week was Neurodiversity Celebration Week (NCW), which was founded to help the world understand, value and celebrate the talents of neurodiverse minds. You can find out more about the week here as well as access a series of free online webinars which cover everything from the benefits of neurodiversity in the workplace, to neurodiversity […]
Supporting people with learning disabilities to access cancer screening
8th February 2024
Last Sunday was World Cancer Day, with the focus for 2024 on closing the care gap. You can find out more about the day here and watch their video which explains why closing the care gap is vital to improving health care for all. At The Advocacy Project, we help people speak up and make […]