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John Swinney has been selected by the Scottish Parliament as their nominee for First Minister. He will be appointed by His Majesty the King and sworn in at the Court of Session.

National Care Service - independent advocacy: co-design insights and next steps – easy read

This report sets out findings we have gathered through research and co-design that relate to independent advocacy.


How we will use this information

We will use what people told us to:

  • Start a new fund to support independent advocacy in social care.

You can find out more by visiting the Independent Advocacy Social Care Fund.

  • Have information about how to access independent advocacy in the National Care Service Charter of Rights.
  • Look at how new money could maybe help independent advocates support people for longer.
  • Work with independent advocacy services to agree what good support looks like.
  • Learn more about why people ask for independent advocacy.

Contact

Email: NCScommunications@gov.scot

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