Information and support
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.
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Information about benefits and how to claim them
Provides information about probation and prison.
Government website
Sure Start centres give help and advice on child and family health, parenting, money, training and employment. Some centres also provide early learning and full day care for pre-school children.
Advice Centres can provide information and advice around debt and managing your finances. Find an independent Advice Centre near you.
Advice UK website
You might be able to get free and confidential advice from Civil Legal Advice (CLA) as part of legal aid if you’re in England or Wales.
Government website
Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. They provide information and support for women and children.
Women's Aid website
Who to contact about your consumer rights when you buy goods and services
Healthwatch is the independent national champion for people who use health and social care services. Healthwatch finds out what matters to people, and helps make sure their views shape the support they need.
Healthwatch website
