Patient Opinion is an independent, non-profit website where people can tell their stories about their use of health services. The idea is to have honest and meaningful conversations between patients and health services, with the overall aim being that your story … Continue reading →

Edinburgh Carers Council are piloting new activities and a service for older carers (aged 55 and over). The aims of the service are to improve older carers’ well being and reducing their risk of developing depression and suicidal thoughts. The … Continue reading →

We felt that some clarification is required around the support that AdvoCard is able to offer in relation to benefits problems.  We have been getting a significant number of calls recently about tribunals and Employment Support Allowance (ESA) appeals.  We’ve … Continue reading →

Edinburgh Users Forum (EUF) is a collective advocacy group for people who use, or have used mental health services in Edinburgh. They come together to raise awareness, campaign, and influence service planning and provision. The following meetings are being held over … Continue reading →

Following the Review of Independent Advocacy Services in Edinburgh, AdvoCard was awarded the contract to provide independent collective advocacy for mental health service users and carers in Edinburgh. AdvoCard delivers some services directly and is also working in partnership with … Continue reading →

June last year was a time of sorrow when we heard the sad news about the death of Jackie McGinty. Jackie was a much loved, respected and admired colleague of ours and we still miss her sunny presence in the … Continue reading →

Our next 10 session training programme for new Volunteer Advocacy Workers will begin in February 2012 and places are filling up fast! Visit http://www.timeforadvocacy.org.uk for more details. Update 10 Feb – This course is now full. If you would like to … Continue reading →

We would like to acknowledge the attendance and contributions of all those who participated in our Annual General Meeting on 23 November.  This took place at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Dalmeny Street.  We were very pleased to … Continue reading →

City of Edinburgh Council and NHS Lothian have published a newsletter outlining the changes that will take place to Independent Advocacy in Edinburgh from 1 December 2011.  Most people who currently receive mental health advocacy will see no change.  However … Continue reading →

You are invited to our Annual General Meeting! At 2 pm on Wednesday 23 November 2011 Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Dalmeny Street, Edinburgh EH6 8RT Please come along and hear about the work of AdvoCard over the past … Continue reading →