Lothian Voices

CAPS Independent Advocacy
VO104076

Lothian Voices is a collective advocacy project bringing people together from across Lothian. The group, which is for people with experience of mental health issues, ensures that decision makers hear their views on mental health services. Each year they organise the People’s Conference which is an event for people with mental health issues to discuss what is important to them and how things could be improved, for themselves and others with similar experiences.

Experience required

No particular skills are required but you should have your own lived experience of mental health issues.

Travel details

5 minute walk from Lothian bus number 21 or 15 minute walk from Lothian bus number 44

Travel expenses

As required, we will provide a policy on expenses.

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Training details

The participant will have an introductory meeting with the advocacy worker and will receive ongoing in-person support from the advocacy worker, they will receive a ‘working with collective advocacy’ leaflet.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18
Participants must live in Lothian and have experience of a mental health issue.

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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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