Hourglass
Who Are They?
With nearly 30 years of advocacy, Hourglass, the UK's only charity focused on elder abuse, offers crucial support through a 24/7 helpline and aims for safer ageing by influencing policies, collaborating with stakeholders, and empowering the elderly against all forms of abuse.
How To Get In Touch?
Call: 0808 808 8141
Text: 0786 005 2906
Email: enquiries@wearehourglass.org
Website: https://www.wearehourglass.org/
Mind
Who Are They?
Mind is a UK-based mental health charity offering advice, support, and awareness campaigns to improve mental health.
Their Infoline is an information and signposting service. They don’t provide a listening service or a crisis service
How To Get In Touch?
Call: 0300 123 3393
Email: info@mind.org.uk
Website: https://www.mind.org.uk/
Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC)
Who Are They?
Your go-to for mental health advocacy in Wales. They're experts in navigating the Welsh mental health landscape.
How To Get In Touch?
Call: 029 2054 0444
Email: info@ascymru.org.uk
Website: https://ascymru.org.uk/
Citizens Advice
Who Are They?
Offering free, confidential guidance on everything from finances to housing. A trusted resource for knowing your rights.
How To Get In Touch?
Call: 0800 144 8848
Website: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Coram Voice
Who Are They?
Specialising in advocacy for children and young adults in care. They're the voice for the voiceless in the care system.
How To Get In Touch?
Call: 0808 800 5792
Email: info@coramvoice.org.uk
Website: https://coramvoice.org.uk/
Groundswell
Who Are They?
Empowering the homeless with vital information and support. Their peer-to-peer health advocacy in London is groundbreaking.
How To Get In Touch?
Call: 020 7725 2851
Email: info@groundswell.org.uk
Website: https://groundswell.org.uk/
Hub of Hope
Who Are They?
A comprehensive UK-wide mental health service directory. Find the exact support you need, from community to NHS services.
How To Get In Touch?
Website: https://hubofhope.co.uk/
National Survivor User Network (NSUN)
Who Are They?
A user-led charity for those with lived experience of mental health issues. Offers networking and peer support.
How To Get In Touch?
Call: 020 7820 8982
Email: info@nsun.org.uk
Website: https://www.nsun.org.uk/
POhWER
Who Are They?
They empower those facing disability, illness, and social exclusion to express themselves and access support, offering free, independent advocacy services.
How To Get In Touch?
Call: 0300 456 2370
Email: pohwer@pohwer.net
Website: https://www.pohwer.net/
Santé Refugee Mental Health Access Project
Who Are They?
Advocacy and friendship for vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers. They're a beacon of hope in challenging times.
How To Get In Touch?
Website: https://www.santeproject.org.uk
The Advocacy People
Who Are They?
Formerly SEAP, they offer a range of advocacy services, including IMHA. They're your advocate, your voice.
How To Get In Touch?
Website: https://www.theadvocacypeople.org.uk
Shelter Cymru
Who Are They?
Expert advice on housing and homelessness issues in Wales. They're your shelter from the storm.
How To Get In Touch?
Website: https://www.sheltercymru.org.uk
Shelter England
Who Are They?
Your guide through the complexities of housing and homelessness in England. They help you find your footing.
How To Get In Touch?
Website: https://england.shelter.org.uk
VoiceAbility
Who Are They?
Offering advocacy services across England. They amplify your voice when you need it most.
How To Get In Touch?
Website: https://www.voiceability.org
The Survivors Trust
Who Are They?
The Survivors Trust is the largest umbrella agency for specialist rape and sexual abuse services in the UK and has been providing infrastructure support to our members for the past 20 years.
How To Get In Touch?
Call: 0808 801 0818
Email: info@thesurvivorstrust.org
Website: https://thesurvivorstrust.org/
National Survivor User Network for Mental Health (NSUN)
Who Are They?
We are a network of people & groups with lived experience of mental ill-health, distress & trauma. We work to shift power & resource in mental health. Join us.
How To Get In Touch?
Call: 020 7820 8982
Email: info@nsun.org.uk
Website: https://www.nsun.org.uk/
Mermaids
Who Are They?
We’ve been supporting trans, non-binary and gender-questioning children and young people and the important people in their lives since 1995.
Back then, we were a small group of concerned parents sitting around the kitchen table, coming together to share experiences, find answers and look for ways to keep our children safe and happy.
Today, we’re one of the UK’s leading trans-focused charities.
How To Get In Touch?
Call: 0808 801 0400
Text: 85258
Email: info@mermaidsuk.org.uk
Website: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/
MindOut
Who Are They?
A mental health service run by and for lesbians, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer people, providing advocacy, advice, and support.
How To Get In Touch?
Email: info@mindout.org.uk
Website: https://www.mindout.org.uk/
Scope
Who Are They?
We're Scope, the disability equality charity in England and Wales. We:
provide practical information and emotional support when it's most needed
campaign relentlessly to create a fairer society.
How To Get In Touch?
Call: 0808 800 3333
Email: helpline@scope.org.uk
Website: https://www.scope.org.uk/
National Autistic Society
Who Are They?
The UK’s leading charity for autistic people and their families, offering guidance and support.
How To Get In Touch?
Call: 0808 800 4104
Email: nas@nas.org.uk
Website: https://www.autism.org.uk
Questions to Pose to Your Advocate
It's crucial that you're at ease with your advocate. Here are some questions to consider asking:
- What's your experience in mental health advocacy?
- Do you specialise in any particular area of mental health?
- How do you stay updated on laws and policies that might affect me?
- What's your approach to advocacy? Are you more hands-on or do you guide from the sidelines?
- Can you provide references or testimonials from previous clients?
- How do you handle conflicts of interest?
- What's your availability during emergencies or crises?
- Do you collaborate with other professionals, like my healthcare providers, if needed?
- How long does it typically take for you to respond to emails or messages?
- What's the process for ending our advocacy relationship if it's not working out?
- Do you charge any fees, or are your services free?
- How do you ensure cultural sensitivity or inclusivity in your advocacy?
- What's your policy on following up after our advocacy relationship ends?