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Is lack of evidence holding back advocacy services?
November 7, 2023
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BlogLong read
Fergus Hamilton and Tanyah Hameed from Social Finance explore whether independent advocacy services are held back by lack of evidence.
Where advocacy happens
November 7, 2023
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BlogStory/Case study
Your Voice Counts shares some daily snapshots from their advocates' caseloads to illustrate the wide range of things advocates do.
Taking action against inequality and social injustice
November 7, 2023
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Blog
NDTi associate and QPM assessor, Jacqui Jobson explains the role of an advocate and their leaders in supporting social justice.
The impact of self-advocacy
November 6, 2023
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BlogShort readVideo
Learning Disability England and Speakup Self-Advocacy put together a film about the impact of self-advocacy.
How do you know what to ask for when you need an advocate?
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Video
In this short film the Advocacy Focus team explains advocacy in simple terms.
Person centered advocacy
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Video
Associate Kate Mercer explains person centered advocacy.
Blog: Advocacy Awareness Week 2023
November 6, 2023
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Blog
What is advocacy? Gail Petty, our advocacy and rights lead, introduces this year’s Advocacy Awareness Week 2023.
What is advocacy?
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Evaluation and learningVideo
We went back to basics and surveyed 80 people to find out what they really think advocacy is. The results are shared in this series of short films.
What does it take to be the perfect advocate?
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Short read
Vocal Advocacy asked their members what it takes to be the perfect advocate.
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