New research on widening care options
We’re launching a new research programme to find out about care options for older people. We’re keen to hear from social care commissioners and care providers about care options in local areas.
News (Change & Development)
Blog: Making it real
Alice McColl, Development Lead for Children and Young People, writes about how Time to Talk Next Steps is making the perception of normal teenage life a reality for young people with additional needs
New website launched to promote collaborative working for later life issues
The Age Action Alliance has been relaunched with a brand-new website. It’s run by The English Ageing Network (EngAgeNet) in partnership with our Ageing and Older People team.
Other highlights from #AAW22
We've pulled together some of the Advocacy Awareness Week 2022 content highlights from advocacy providers across the UK.
Lunchtime learning: Upholding human rights through advocacy
To mark the last day of Advocacy Awareness Week 2022 we hosted a free, online lunchtime learning session with Carlyn Miller, Head of Policy and Programmes at the British Institute of Human Rights. Read the slides.
Rachel's story highlights the right to be free from discrimination
This year's Advocacy Awareness Week highlights how advocates and advocacy supports people in relation to their human rights. Vital shares Rachel's story about the right to be free from discrimination.
AIMS Advocacy shares with us how an Art Trail celebrates Advocacy Awareness Week 2022
AIMS Advocacy shares with us how an Art Trail celebrates Advocacy Awareness Week 2022. The North Ayrshire Advocacy Trail project aims to raise awareness of independent advocacy across the North Ayrshire area through an exhibition of work created by people that use AIMS Advocacy’s service.
Blog: Human rights and equality; moving from inclusion and cultural competency to tackling structural discrimination
Jacqui Jobson is an NDTi Associate and QPM assessor. In this short blog for Advocacy Awareness Week she explains how Article 14 of the Human Rights Act, the right to be free from discrimination, should play a key part in any advocate's toolkit.
Jim's Story
n-compass shares a case study about how Article 8 of the Human Rights Act, which protects people's rights to have their private and family life respected, helped a couple live together after being separated.
Dorset Advocacy: Championing Human Rights since 1993
For 29 years, Dorset Advocacy has supported, empowered, and helped give a voice to vulnerable people. As part of Advocacy Awareness Week 2022, Rachael Dewhurst tells us more.