Welfare Reform Advocacy (Advocard)

Who is this for?

• People aged 16 years old and over and who identify as having problematic substance use and/or mental health difficulties

Description

AdvoCard provides individual advocacy support to those who are being effected by Welfare Reform and changes to the new Social Security system in Scotland.

This service can support you to be listened to throughout the process of claiming benefits.

How do I access this?

• Self referral
• Referral by third party

• Service is appointment only

Is there a cost?

Free

Location information

• Wheelchair access
• Translation service available
• Our Leith office is well served by Lothian buses 7,12,14,16,21, 25, 35, 49 and nearest tram stop is Foot of Leith Walk.
• Our office at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital is well served by Lothian buses 5,11,16,23,36.

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