Making the right to vote a practical reality
5th June 2017
The right to vote was hard won, but even in 2017 some people in the UK find real difficulties exercising that right. The Advocacy Project makes the right to vote a practical reality for the people we work with – whether old people in care homes, people with learning disabilities or inpatients in mental health […]
The Advocacy Project votes to convert to a unitary board
27th April 2017
The board of rights charity The Advocacy Project yesterday voted to begin the process of its chief executive becoming a fully-fledged trustee. The west London-based charity will now look at changing its governing document to allow Judith Davey to join the trustee board. The nine trustees put the matter to a vote at the […]
Guest blog: #UnlockingRestrictions for people with learning disabilities
30th March 2017
There are 1.5 million people in the UK who have a learning disability and only 6% of them are in work. Many want to work but the barriers they face, from negative attitudes to accessibility issues, mean they miss out on a job that they really want. This needs to change. Parliamentary reception On […]
Blog: reaping the rewards of a diverse board
29th March 2017
Diversity on trustee boards is a hot topic of conversation among charities, but we don’t always see results. Creating a diverse board is challenging and hard work. To recruit people who aren’t typically represented on boards — including individuals with disabilities and those from minority ethnic communities — takes time and energy. But achieving […]
Having a voice at the Houses of Parliament
23rd March 2017
Many people with learning disabilities struggle to get paid work – less than 6% of people with learning disabilities are currently in employment. We’re campaigning to make their voices heard about the barriers they face. On Monday 6 March, people with learning disabilities had their say at the Houses of Parliament. The event was […]
Blog: giving people with learning disabilities access to work
13th March 2017
From employers’ negative attitudes and views, to limited support in finding jobs, there are many reasons why people with learning disabilities struggle to secure and keep paid work. Sadly there are low expectations of what people with learning disabilities can achieve and the value they bring to the workplace. But with the right support, […]
Learning disabilities and the workplace – reception appeal
27th February 2017
Help The Advocacy Project organise a parliamentary reception and make a donation today via our JustGiving appeal. With your help we want to change the way people with learning disabilities participate in the workplace and ensure their voice is heard. The parliamentary reception We’ve arranged for people with learning disabilities to meet MPs […]
Seeking LGBT advocacy
22nd February 2017
The Advocacy Project is passionate about equality and diversity. We seek to embed these perspectives in everything we do. In recognition of our expertise in this area, our commissioners ask us to undertake equality and diversity surveys. We ask people, whether residents in care homes or inpatients in mental health wards, to rate their […]
The experts in advocacy for eating disorders
15th February 2017
Eating disorders affect around 1.6 million people in the UK. Recent figures show that, in one year, more than 2,500 were hospitalised as a result of their condition. The average age was just 15 for girls and 13 for boys. Our team of advocates give an insight into their valuable work with people who […]
Blog: the loneliness epidemic
1st February 2017
Loneliness affects all of us at some point in our lives. Whether we’re living miles away from family and friends, working alone for extended periods of time or going through a bereavement, prolonged isolation can damage our confidence and self esteem. For most of us, our experiences of loneliness don’t last forever, as we’re […]