Our advocacy services
Free, independent advocacy for people aged 16+ living in Devon and Torbay
Support for you
Free, independent advocacy for people aged 16+ living in Devon and Torbay
Support for you
The Devon Advocacy Consortium (DAC) – led by Disability Together in partnership with three other charities – provides advocacy for people over 16 navigating health, care or social services systems in Devon.
All our services are:
For anyone wishing to make a formal complaint about an NHS organisation. We can help guide you through the NHS complaints procedure, provide information and clarify your options, and help you to draft your complaint letter.
For people detained under the Mental Health Act – whether sectioned, on a Conditional Discharge Order or a Community Treatment Order. Our IMHAs attend your care‑planning and tribunal meetings to ensure your views shape your treatment.
For those who lack capacity and have no suitable family or friends involved, when serious medical treatment or a change of accommodation is proposed. Professionals (health or social care) refer you; we safeguard your rights under the Mental Capacity Act.
For adults assessed under the Care Act 2014 who have “substantial difficulty” navigating:
Safeguarding enquiries (Section 42)
Needs assessments & care planning
Care reviews & Carer’s assessments
After‑care under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act
Social‑care professionals refer you to ensure fair, person‑centred decisions.
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
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
Free, confidential phone or video calls – up to six hours – for listening, practical tips and warm signposting to local groups.
Six free sessions of accessible, person-centred counselling for Disabled and d/Deaf adults, online or in level-access rooms in Exeter. BSL counselling available.