The Advocacy Project (South Lanarkshire)

Service Provision

Our service in South Lanarkshire

• The Advocacy Project provide a free and confidential service that is independent of the NHS and Social Work.
• Independent advocacy can benefit those living at home, in care or in hospital.
• Our advocacy workers work with a number of clients, usually on a one to one basis, but we also support groups of people who have issues in common.

Older Person Service

You are eligible for this service if you:

• Are 65 or over
• Are resident in South Lanarkshire when the referral is made

We will support people with a variety of issues, but this service has a focus on older people affected by mental ill health and/or incapacity and those at risk of harm.

Mental Health Service

You are eligible for this service if you:

• Are 16 – 65
• Are resident in South Lanarkshire when the referral is made
• Have a mental health issue, although a formal diagnosis is not needed

People affected by the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 have a legal right to independent advocacy.

Services are provided across South Lanarkshire from their Head office Cumbrae House 15 Carlton Court Glasgow G59JP