Advocacy: Help to make your voice heard

We provide independent, professional advocacy services for people in Devon and Torbay. 

We take action to help people say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests and get the services they need. 

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Advocacy services
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Support for you

Devon Advocacy  Consortium

Disability Together is one of four partner charities – alongside Rethink Advocacy, Vocal Advocacy and Young Devon – that make up the Devon Advocacy Consortium (DAC), established in 2014 to provide free, independent advocacy across Devon and Torbay.

Each partner specialises in different areas of advocacy, so we can match you with the right support to have your voice heard and your rights upheld

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Several partners within the Consortium, including Disability Together, hold the Quality Performance Mark (QPM) for Advocacy services, awarded by the National Development Team for Inclusion.

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What is Advocacy?

Discover how advocacy empowers you to express your wishes and influence decisions about your health, care and support.

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Our advocacy services

See how our Devon-based advocates listen, represent and guide you through meetings, referrals and practical next steps.

Our impact

These figures from 2022-2024 show how deeply our service supports people in Devon.

People supported by our advocates
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of referrers said our advocates ensured their clients’ views were fully heard
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of referrers reported advocates made a strong difference to decision‑making processes
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Contact our team

We have a dedicated contact centre team who are happy to take referrals and deal with enquiries. Alternatively, you can contact any organisation within the consortium directly.

Phone

01392 822 377

Email

devonadvocacy@
disabilitytogether.org.uk

Complete a referral form

Below are some documents which provide information and guidance, you can click to download them.

Should you require copies of our leaflet please do not hesitate to contact us, we can also provide information in alternative formats and languages. 

How to get support

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Do you require help right now?

We are not a crisis service.
If you feel you might harm yourself or are in immediate danger, call 999.

  • Call Samaritans 116 123 – free, 24 hours a day 
  • Text SHOUT to 85258 for confidential support
  • Dial NHS 111, then choose Option 2 for mental health help