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 […]
Real stories about real people
30th October 2023
In health and social care – particularly during the current pandemic – we’re often bombarded with statistics. It’s easy to become one step removed from the real experiences of real people. And when so many of those statistics are about people not getting the basics of what they need, we can become disheartened about the […]
Mental Health Advocacy at Broadmoor Hospital
15th November 2022
The Advocacy Project delivers free and confidential Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IHMA) services to resident patients at Broadmoor Hospital. One of four specialist psychiatric hospitals in the UK, the hospital provides assessment and care to patients suffering mental health conditions who require treatment within a high secure environment. Based inside hospital grounds, our advocates provide […]
Advocacy Awareness Week 2022: Upholding your human rights through advocacy
11th November 2022
This week is Advocacy Awareness Week 2022 (#AAW22) and to demonstrate how advocacy supports your rights, each day will shine a light on an element of the Human Rights Act. The week-long campaign, which is now in its fifth year, is coordinated by the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) and this year is supported […]