Advocacy Resources

In this section we provide links to a wide range of useful national resources which you can use to help you advocate for yourself. Use the filter to select a subject. Click on the title of an item to see it in full then click on link to go to the website.

We will check resources regularly, but please contact us if you find an error or a broken link as it will help us to fix it quickly.

Disclaimer: We aim to keep the information in this section up to date and correct. However we do not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of the information or services. Any reliance you place on this information is therefore strictly at your own risk. Where we provide links to other websites, Connected Voice has no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.

Childline helps anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, their trained counsellors are there to support you. Childline website  
Information about making a complaint about a health provider
Provides advice, information and support for families with disabled children. Contact website
Your local Food Bank can provide you with food. Go to the Trussell Trust and search for your local food bank. Trussell Trust website
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) provides information and resources about making a complaint about the Police. IOPC website
Compassion in Dying can help you prepare for the end of life - how to talk about it, plan for it and record your wishes. Provides information, resources and support.
You can contact Jobcentre Plus about:
Works to end the harm, abuse, neglect and exploitation of older people in the UK Hourglass website
Advice and support to empower anyone with a mental health problem
Works with people who need our support with their drug, alcohol or substance use, mental health, offending behaviour, unemployment issues and people with a learning disability. Aims to inspire and empower them to discover new possibilities in their lives.